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The frontiersman., 1954-07-22
Crop plantings Down; i;
 Good Yields Seen

In the Matanuska Valley-Anch- orage area, potato yields are pre- dicted at six and three quarters tons per acre, for a total of 4,455 tors, according to the Alaska De partment of Agriculture.
 In the MatanuSka Valley 575 acres of potatoes are planted. This is but 76 percent of last years acreage. The Anchorage area is down 73 percent of last years figure, with a total of 85 acres planted.
 Though smaller than it's 1853 crop, the 1854 expected yield should exceed that of 1852 con siderably, department officials stated. With the reduced acreage planted this year it is important that all growers use every means available to reduce mechanical in- jury, they added. Also, growers should do everything possible to improve their storage facilities. A major proportion of last years losses was caused by ring rot fol- lowed closely by inadequate stor- age. Use of these improved prac- tices would greatly increase next, years marketable crop, they ad- ded.
 The Tanana Valley has AIS acres of potatoes planted, which is 85 percent of last years planted acreage.
 Other crops planted indicate that Anchorage growers plan about the same amount of lettuce this year, while the Valley, with 60 acres of lettuce has about 116 percent of last years crop planted. Cabbage planting in the Anchor age area is down to 85 percent of last years, while in the Valley the 27 planted acres remains the same. Carrots in the Anchorage area jumped to 200 percent of last year but only three acres are planted, while the Valley has 30 acres in, 86 percent of last year.
 Crops in general are slightly later than last year, but ahead of average, the. Department stated. The earlier planting dates have been offset by cooler weather in all areas and droughty conditions on the Kenai Peninsula. As a re- suit of last years ring rot losses, potato growers exercised more caution in selecting seed. This should improve the storing quail ities of this years crop, they pre- dicted. Additional refrigerated storage space will be available dor the 1854 crop.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-22
SECRETARY Mckay MAKES BRIEF
 VISIT TO VALLEY

During my first trip to the Territory of Alaska, my objec- tive is to see as many people as possible and get acquainted with their problems, Secretary of the Interior Douglas Mckay told a small gathering of Valley resi- dents on Tuesday of this week The Secretary and his party stop ped briefly for a coffee hour at the Elks home while making a tour of the Valley with the Ma tanuska Valley Chamber of Com merce.
 Mckay told listeners of the vast territory covered by the De- partment of Interior and of the many problems, all different, they face. He complimented Frank Kalbaugh, Alaska Railroad gen. eral manager, on his accomplish ments in putting the railroad on a paying basis.
 "The philosophy of this admin istration is the cooperation of the federal government with local in- trests", Mckay stated. However" he added, we do not want to be dictatorial in Washington. We be- lieve in local economy where people have a voice in how they live and how they are governed. Those in the grass-roots must do everything possible to help them selves", he said.
 Accompanying Mckay on the Valley tour were his wife, Mrs. Douglas Mckay; Miss Alene Phil lips, executive assistant; William c. Strand, director of territories; Larry Smyth, director of informa- ton; A. F. Ghiglione, commission CT of roads: F. E. Kalbaugh, gen. eral manager Alaska Railroad, and Mrs. Kalbaugh; L. A. Hatchet and E. J. White of the Anchorage Alaska Road Commission office; Robert Schulman, Time magazine reporter, and Burton Glinn, Life magazine reporter and photo grapher.
 Members of the Palmer de1ega- tion who accompanied the group on the tour were MT. and Mrs. James Hurley, MT. and Mrs. Jam es Wilson, Ed Smith, and Rich ard Jones.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-22
PARC MEMBERSHIP TO HEAR REPORTS

Letters are being mailed this week to all members of the Pal mer Area Recreation Council an- nouncing the all-membership meeting scheduled for July 29 in the Palmer School cafeteria at 800 pm.
 Five reports on projects now in progress or already completed will be given.
 The supervised playground closes this week on July 23. The six-week program has been un- der the supervision of Betty Jo Riddle and has been very suc- cessful. Sixty-five children were registered, with an average of 50 participating in the program each day. Some of their handcraft work will be on display during the membership meeting July 29.
 Clintaxing the summer pro- gram will be marshmallow roast for the younger children the morning of the 23rd, and a pot luck picnic for the older age group during the afternoon.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-22
FINGER LAKE CABIN ENTERED, DAMAGED

The George Black cabin on Finger Lake was entered some time July 19 and several dollars damage done, according to a re- port given to Territorial Police this week. An expensive sleep ing bag was taken, along with other small items. Food was des- troyed and the cabin left in a mess, with eggs smashed on the walls, curtains torn down and flour strewn over the floor. Terri torial Police are Investigating.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-22
City Council Notes

During the July 20 regular meeting of the City Council, members voted to join the Pacific Coast Building Officials Confer ence, and thereby have the bene- fit of services offered to members by the organization, which in- cludes technical advise and rec concentrations on building plans submitted to them for inspection. Council members were particu- larly anxious that safety factors in public buildings be observed by anyone constructing a public building. Plans for such build ings are submitted to the City Council for approval before a building permit is issued.
 Ground work for the City fire hall, to be constructed on Wasilla Road, has been started, memb- CTS of the budget and finance committee reported. Original plans have changed to include basement, where jail space will be provided, they reported. Steel poles will be used to carry the floor above and a flat-type roof will be used.
 Council members suggested to Fire Chief Joseph Gallant that he canvass the city for volunteer firemen. The need to build up the number of active volunteer fire men in the city was pointed out by members of the Fire Under writers who visited the city last week and inspected fire fighting facilities. Although no official re- port has been made to the Coun- cil, representatives who did the inspecting told councilmen that
The frontiersman., 1954-07-22
Contractor EndinQ Wafer Line Work

Final cleanup work is being done this week by contractor George Lilly and sub-contractors, who installed the Palmer water system last fall. Members of the city water committee said this week the work is expected to be completed by the end of the week.
 Some of the work being done includes a leak on Wasilla street, hydrant repair on Johns and Me Donal sreets, the location of six-inch' valve on Sterling street, service from main to service con nection at the Hal Chance house, stop and waste valves drilled un- satisfactorily taken care of, rocks removed from streets, gravel for settling of ditches put on streets and other valve work and odd jobs.
 Oral agreement has been given the city by the contractor for re- imbursement to the city for money already spent by the city on repairs and necessary work that could not wait for his ar rival, including the relocation of survey stakes removed during the water line installation in two sec tions of the city, house damage done by blasting, and various val we and generator work.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-22
REAL ESTATE OFFICE
 TO OPEN ON FRIDAY

The Valley Real Estate, recent ly purchased by A. L. Smith and Dick Benson, both of Palmer, of ficially opens in their new loca- tion in the Withey building on Valley Street Friday, July 23. The men plan to handle all type real estate sales and services, in cluding rental service.
 In addition to real estate busi- ness, the A. L. Smith Furniture and Salvage business will also oc- cupy the building. Retail sales of used furniture, home appliances, and army surplus will be conduct ed. Smith said this week the com- pany plans to extend their sur plus sales very soon to include surplus clothing.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-22
PREPARING TRACK FOR FIRST R0DEO

The grounds and track at the Matanuska Valley Fairgrounds is being prepared this week for the Arctic Trails Riding Club rodeo to be presented July 31 and Aug ust l. Catch pens and shoots are being assembled by club mem bers, as well as pole corrals and other necessary equipment.
 The two-day rodeo is expected to draw a sizable crowd of spec tators and plans for the shows in- clude not only entertainment, but comfort for those attending. Spec tators will be. seated in the grand stand as long as there is room. The shoots and pens are being set up directly opposite from the grandstand for easy viewing. Various races and staged events are being planned for the two and one half hour shows. No eve ming show will be given on either date.
 Sally Moore will offer yodeling
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The frontiersman., 1954-07-22
CITY POSTPONES
 SPECIAL ELECTION

Members of the City Council agreed Tuesday night to post pone the special election which was to be held in Palmer July 31 to decide whether or not the City of Palmer should in- cur indebtedness in sum not to exceed $200,000, for the pur- pose of acquiring a sewage col lection and disposal system and to decide whether or not the City should incur addition al indebtedness in a sum not to exceed $30,0O0 for the pur- chase and improvement of the Matanuska Valley Farmers Cooperating Association out fall sewer system.
 The poStponement was made necessary by incompleted ne gotiations for the purchase of the outfall system. Notice will be given by the City prior to the next selected date of a special, election.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-22
Child Welfare To Be Discussed Al Conference

Henry A. Harmon, director of the Department of Public Vel fare, has announced that the sec ond Child Welfare Conference will be held in the city of Anch- orage August 3, 4, and 5. The meeting will be held in the base ment of the First Presbyterian Church, located on F and Fifth Street.
 Mrs. Thelma Garrett, Child Welfare Supervisor, will be in charge of the conference. Attend ing the conference will be repre- sentatives from the various child caring institutions throughout the Territory, as well as members of the Child Welfare staff of the Department of Public Welfare. Other government and private agencies interested in the care of children will also be present and will take part in the program be- ing arranged.
 The agenda for the conference will consist of a review of the initial conference held in Palmer in October, 1852 at which time the minimum standards for in- stitutions were set up. Other sub- jects to be discussed are legal custody of children, adoption, in surance plans for institutions, be- havior and emotional problems, custodial care and discipline.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-22
Stevenson Slated To Arrive In
 Anchorage Saturday

Final arrangements for Adlai SteVenSon's visit to Anchorage were to be completed yesterday by members of the Democratic groups of that city Stevenson and his party are expected to arrive in Anchorage from Mckinley Park at HOO am. Saturday nor ming. All Valley residents are in Vited to meet Stevenson and Delegate to Congress E. L. Bart lett who is accompanying Steven son. An automobile caravan is planned from the airport down Fourth Avenue. Members of the Anchorage Democratic Club plan a small luncheon for the group at ZOO pm. Saturday and a recep- tion Saturday evening.
 On Sunday afternoon the lead ing Democrat is scheduled to make his main address at Mul- cahy Park at 100 pm. There will be no charge made for admission to the park and the general pub lie is invited. That evening Ste venson will be honored at a ban quet to be held at the Idle Hour Country Club. Del. Bartlett will speak at the banquet.
 Although the party's itinerery has not shown a visit to the Val ley, invitations have been extend ed by the Palmer Democratic club and the Matanuska Valley Cham Der of Commerce to Stevenson and Bartlett.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-22

the hydrant system in the city is tops. Business men in the city will be approached for coopera- tlon in permitting employees to participate in the fire department. Volunteers will be required to be a least 21 years of age, and will be required to attend a set num- Der of training meetings per year. When the new fire hall is com pleted, the meetings will be held in the basement and all volun- teers will be given the opportun- ty of getting better acquainted with the city equipment. At least 15 regular volunteers were recom- mended by the Underwriters re- presentatives. An official report from the Underwriters will be sent to the City as soon as com pleted.
 City Attorney John Shaw re- ported to City Council members on his recent meeting with mem bers of the Coop board of di- rectors to discuss the city's pro- posed purchase of the Coop out fall system. Upon request of the Coop board members of the city water and sewer committee will meet with the board on Thursday, July 29, to further the discussion.
 A statement for payment of $100 rent and services for the month of June for the Health Gen. ter quarters in the Valley Presby- terian Hospital was tabled for fur ther discussion, and will be act ed upon at the next regular meet ing to be held in the city clerks office Tuesday evening, July 27.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-22
Prizes Valued
 Over Sl,600 10 Be Awarded at Fair

Over $1,6O0 in prizes will be awarded this year through the queen contest. First, and most popular award, will be the poke of gold, valued at $500. Other prizes to be awarded are a 10 cubic foot Gibson deep freeze; Homelite chain saw, Model IT.; Johnson Seahorse 51a h.p. out board motor with ffve-gallon Mile Master tank; R. c. A. Victor 21-inch television set; Winches- ter rifle No. 308, Model 70, Bolsey B2 35mm camera, and a $75 cred 1t slip.
 All Valley girls who are inter ested in entering the 1854 Matan- uska Valley Fair Queen contest are urged to contact Dorothy Sax ton, or Betty Rice, both members of Theta Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, which has again this year offered their services to the Fair As sOciation in the queen contest.
 The rules and regulations re- main the same this year as last, Fair officials announced. Any single Valley girl, Is years or old CT, who has been a resident of the Valley since July l, is elig- ible to enter the contest. Entrants may register with Mrs. Saxton at her office in the Theatre building, or with Mrs. Rice at her home in the AHA housing area.
 All organizations and business firms of the Valley are invited to participate in the queen con- test by sponsoring contestant. The first organization to lend their name to the annual event is the Matanuska Valley Chamber who have offered their assistancet in the contest. Any girl who does not have a sponsor is urged to contact either Mrs. Saxton or Mrs. Rice. Any sponsor who does not have a candidate is also ask ed to contact them.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-22
CONCESSION SPACE READY; EARLY
 CONTRACTS URGED

Concession space for the com- irg Valley Fair is now being allocated, Al Hagen, fair board member said this week. All or ganizations planning to operate concessions are urged to sign space contracts immediately. Blanks may be obtained from fair board members or Gene Kir- sch, fair manager.
 Space rent for concessions is nine dollars a front foot, plus $10 for each electric heater or cleo tric plate used in the booth. This year, for the first time, conces- sionaires will be required to make a $10 deposit for grounds clean up. This deposit will be returned at the close of the fair providing grounds around the concession booth are free of rubbish and de- bris.
 Lines are being run this week, Hagen added, marking booth To- cation. Those who get their ap- plications in early will have the best choice of location, he point ed out.
 The information booth will pro- bably remain where it has been located the past few years at the front of the midway, across from the administration building.
 The Matanuska Valley Sports men, who were awarded the con- tract for the dining room, are the only group who have signed their agreement form. Theta Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi have an- nounced they will, for the fourth year, operate their concession booth, planning to sell chile-dogs, hot dogs, chili, coffee, pop, choco- late milk and possibly homemade cakes, following the menu used Tn the past years.
 U of A Plans Display
 Word was received this week b. the fair board from the Univer- sity of Alaska that the colleges Department of Mines will have display at the Fair in which o1 AOOo k|1iCoCO O1 ll1C11 WOl WILL be illustrated. Dean of Mines, Earl H. Beistline, is expected to be in attendance and will bring a Geiger counter for demonstra- tion. Other college departments may also send displays, it was in dicated.
 Receives S2.ooo
 Members of the board said this week the Fair Association re- ceived vouchers in the amount of $2,000 from the Territory, as the associations share of assistant funds voted by legislature for ter rltorial fairs. Last year the local fair association received $2,145. The money will be used in vari- ous ways to promote and develop the 1854 Fair.
 New Building Begins
 Survey work was scheduled to
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GOVERNOR INVITED TO OPEN 1Q54 FAIR

Governor B. Frank Heintzle- man has been extended an in- vitation to officially open the
 1854 Matenuska Valley Fair, association officials announc- ed today.
 The three-day fair opens in
 Palmer September 4 and con tinues through September 6.
 The final day and evening will
 be climaxed with the award ing of a poke of gold and gigantic display of fireworks.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-22

In the court of public opinion a man usually decides in his fav- or.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-22
Receives S2,0o0

Survey work was scheduled to
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-04-06
House Group Spurs
Taft Act Revision,
Backs Strike Poll
BY the Assoeio,ed Press

The House Labor Committee
pushed ahead today toward COM
pletion of a bill to revise the
Taft-Hartley labor relations law
after writing in an Eisenhower
administration proposal for Gov
ernment-sponsored strike polls
The strike vote provision was
approved in principle last week
and the committee yesterday ac-
cepted, 1873, legal language to
require such votes under Fed
eral auspices within 10 days be-
fore the threatened walkouts.
The Senate Labor Committee
already has sent it's bill ahead
for floor consideration without
any strike provision, but Chair
man H Alexander Smith has an
nounced he will try to persuade
the Senate to include such a re-
quirement.
In the House bill. a ma ority
of employees within a bargaining
unit would have to vote for a
walkout before it could be re-
garded as lawful. The Federal
Mediation Service would arrange
for such secret polls. but they
would actually be handled by
State or local agencies. The cost
would be met by the Federal
Government.
The Taft-Hartley changes al
ready approved by the commit
tee met a CLIO charge yesterday
that they are violently anti
labor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-04-06
Small Businessmen
Go 10 Capitol Today
To Sell Program

Members of the National
Small Business Mems Associa-
ton, in convention here, went to
Capitol Hill today to sell the or
ganization's legislative program
to their Senators and Repre-
sentatives.
The program was adopted
yesterday at the opening of the
three-day. 18th annual meet
ing in the Mayflower Hotel.
The visits to the legislators
follow the observance of Small
Business Day."
Panel on Taxes.
Delegates last night heard
panel discussion on Federal taxes
and spending, but no definite
recommendations were reached.
Participants were j. Raymond
Tiffany, New York attorney;
Representative Brown, Repub-
lican. of Ohio, and a member of
the Hoover Commission; Chair
man Taber of the House Appro-
priations Committee, and Rep
resentative Ford. Republican, of
Michigan, a member of the
House Appropriations Commit
tee.
The associations legislative
program was wrapped up in 28-
point set of resolutions. Among
the items were proposals to ban
industry-Wide collective bargain
ing on a national basis and re-
quire secret ballots before strikes
begin, under supervision of the
National Labor Relations Board
or State labor agencies.
Other Points.
Also favored by the organi-
cation is equal taxation of the
business activities of non-profit
corporations, isolation of social
security reserve funds from gen.
eral revenues in the Treasury;
support of bill to allow amor
tization in five years OF capital
investment in production and
housing facilities, and further
study of proposed increases in
postal rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-04-06
Defendant Pleads
Guilty After Morals
Report Delays Trial

Municipal Court Judge Ar
mond w. Scott yesterday refused
to hear a case involving solicit
ing for lewd and immoral pur-
poses until after he has a chance
to study a memorandum on
morals cases now being prepared
by the United States Attorneys
Office.
Forty-five minutes later, after
Judge Scott continued the case
until today, the defendants at
torney. Meredith c. Coffman. re-
turned to the courtroom and en-
tered a plea of guilty for Melvin
L. Seese, ~, of Pittsburgh.
Trials Debated.
Judge SCOTS move came after
United States Attorney Leo A,
Rover and Municipal Court
Judge Milton S. Kronheim. jr.
exchanged sharp comments on
the trials of suspected homo
sexuals here.
Judge Kronheim objected to
Mr.. Rover appearing at a recent
meeting of the board of Judges
and complaining about the low
rate of morals convictions. The
jurist said the action was i'm
proper.
Mr.. Rover announced he was
preparing a report reviewing ap-
pellate court decisions in morals
cases and that he would send
each Judge a copy. Mr.. Rover
declared that certain judges had
"innocently misconstrued or
misread" the decisions.
Judge Kronheim afterward re-
fused to say whether he would
read Mr.. Rover's Interpretation
of the decisions.
Continuance Granted.
Yesterday Judge Scott grant
ed a motion to continue the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-04-06


Seese trial and commented he
had heard of the Rover report.
I'm one judge who would like
to have a chance to digest it."
Judge Scott declared. But, "if
the Government insists on going
ahead with the trial we will"
Mr.. Coffman objected, declar-
ing his client had the right to
an immediate trial.
The jurist fined Seese $3.50 or
an alternative Of 90 days in Jail.
Morals Division Detective Louis
Fochett arrested Seese near Mas
sachusetts avenue and Twelfth
street NV. Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-04-06
Argus Cameras Charged
BY the Assoeiated Press

The Federal Trade Commits
sion today issued a complaint
charging Argus Cameras. Inc.
of Ann Arbor. Mich. with price
discrimination and granting dis
criminatory allowances.
The company expressed sur
prise and indicated it would con-
test the action.
ETC alleged that Argus sells to
some purchasers at lower prices
than to others through a dis
count system based on the vol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-04-06
With Price Discrimination

ume Of purchases during a year.
The discounts ranged. ETC
said. from 1878 on purchases un-
der $500 year to discounts Of
40 per cent on purchases Of $500
or more per year.
Additionally, ETC said. Argus
gave special advertising allow
ances to two mail order houses.
not named. in consideration Of
advertising for Argus products in
mail order catalogues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-04-06
Woman, 76, Stricken
FutuIIy in Airport Lobby

Mrs. Elizabeth Schmidt. rs, of
Winchester. Va. was pronounced
dead on arrival at Alexandria
Hospital last night after she was
taken i'll in the lobby of National
Airport.
Doctors said death apparently
was caused by a heart attack.
Mrs. Schmidt had arrived at the
airport in an American Airlines
plane a short time before being
taken ill.