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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-19

gions throughout the country.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
The executive council of the Ma
tional Federation of Federal En-
ployes at its annual meeting
here:
l. Strongly opposed any move
to supplement the civil service
retirement system with social
security.
The council said any llberali-
cation of annuity and family in
surance benefits should be made
within the framework of the
civil service retirement system.
"Publicized claims that Federal
retirement and social security
can be Soundly and properly
merged. with Federal employees
being assured they will De given
the advantages of the best
features of both, do not bear
up under close and searching
scrutiny" the council declared.
2. Expressed vigorous sup
port of the Carlson fringe"
benefits bill which would liber-
alize overtime and longevity pay
benefits. repeal the Written
rider. increase the number of
super jobs, as we'll a liberaliZe
other employe fringe" benefits.
Passage of the bill would do
much to restore employe morale
and more efficient operation in
Government, the council de-
clared.
BROADCAST-James Camp
bell, president of the AFL
American Federation of Govern
ment Employees. will discuss Fed
eral pay-raise legislation and
other key Government employe
bills, when he appears as our
guest on the Federal Spotlight
radio program tomorrow night,
Remember the new time: Gas
pm. each Saturday over WMAL.
The Star radio station.
CAPITAL ROUNDUP. Nor
man Lodge, former Associated
Press executive, has been ap-
pointed director of the Vet
Grams Administrators informa-
ton service, succeeding A. w.
"Scotty" Woolford who has been
named manager of the Mont
gomery lAla.) Va. hospital. Mr.
Lodge during the past few
months has served as assistant
information director of the Small
Business Administration. A
total of 526 of $3.50 candidates
have passed written tests for
Government junior management
assistant jobs. The Civil Serv-
ice Commission said it will give
interviews to the successful ap-
plicantS during the week of
March is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-19
Russia. Shows Intent
To Dominate Europe,
West Germany Says
BY the Associoied Pres.

BONN, Germany. Feb. 49,
The West German government
said today the Soviet Union
showed in the Berlin conference
that it intends to become "the
solely dominating power on the
European continent"
In a statement bitterly criti-
cizing the proposals advanced in
Berlin by Soviet Foreign Min
lister v. M. Molotov for settling
the German question, the gov
eminent said:
THE (West German) federal
government. together with the
German people in the federal
republic and in the East Zone,
is a unity in deploring the result
of the Berlin four power con-
ference.
THE Soviet Union has blocked
the reintroduction of freedom in
her occupation area ana has
Herewith blocked the reunifica-
ton of Germany in peace and
freedom.
THE Soviet Union has made
it clear that she wants to con-
troll Germany as a country with
impaired rights. The plans and
proposals of the Soviet govern
ment in Berlin have taken away
the veil from her resolution to
make the Soviet Union the solely
dominating power on the Euro
pean continent"
Thanks Expressed to West.
The statement from Chancel-
lor Konrad Adenauer's govern
ment added
In the name of all Germans
for whom identification in peace
and freedom is the utmost aim
of all their labor, the federal gov
eminent wants to express its
gratitude for the actions of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-19

for a general European settle
ment. This gives the chance to
push the European army treaty
which would rearm Germany
through the parliaments of
France. Belgium, Italy and Lux
embourg. West Germany and
Holland already have ratified
the treaty.
Mr.. Adenauer was described
as disappointed but not dis
couraged because the Big Four
ministers did not agree to re-
unity Germany.
He conferred for 80 minutes
last night at the Bonn Airport
with United States Secretary Of
State Dulles, en- route home to
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-19
The Weather Here and Over the Nation

District-Partly cloudy and
not so cold tonight. low about
A.. Tomorrow, considerable
cloudiness with showers likely
by afternoon or night.
Maryland - Some cloudinesS
and not so cold tonight, low
of 36-42. Tomorrow, considerable
cloudiness and mild with showers
likely in afternoon.
Virginia-Partly cloudy and
warmer tonight and tomorrow
with showers likely tomorrow
and possibly in extreme south
west portion late tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-19

foreign ministers Of the three
Western powers in Berlin.
1--WE want to thank them for
their resolute and farseeing at
titude in which they fought for
our inner and outer freedom"
The government statement
came after a special cabinet
meeting summoned by Mr.. Ade-
nauer to map a dynamic cam
paign to speed the unif1cation
of West Europe. Official sources
pictured Mr.. Adenauer as be-
lieving that Russia's position has
created a solid opportunity for
final approval Of EDO.
These sources said the 78-
year-old chancellor thinks thus
about the conference outcome:
Mr.. Molotov's refusal to per-
NIT German reuniflcation on any
terms acceptable to the West
clearly underlined Moscow's de-
termination to exert heavy mill
tary pressure on West Europe
Popular Opinion Reacts.
Popular opinion in West
Europe has reacted sharply to
Mr.. Molotov's blasting of hopes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-19

Showers for tonight for parts of the Ohio and
Mississippi Valleys with precipitation the North Pacific
states and portions of the Northern Plateau region will be
colder the Plains States with little change elsewhere
ZAP WirephOto Map
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-19

5-Day Forecast for Washington
and Vicinity, February 1924.
Temperatures will average
about 5 degrees above normal.
Normal Washington high and
low at this period are Al and 80.
Mild tomorrow. colder Sunday,
warmer Monday or Tuesday and
turning colder Wednesday.
Showers tomorrow and Monday
or Tuesday will total 12 to !
inch.
River Report.
tFrom U. 8. Engineers.)
Potomac River clear at Harpers Ferry
and slightly muddy at Great Falls; Shep-
andoah clear at Harpers Ferry.
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Few Old British Kings
Pictured on Stamps

LONDON.-Of all the kings
who reigned over English from
the Norman conquest to 1910,
when England issued the world S
first postage stamp, only four
have had their pictures on
stamps issued anywhere in the
British Commonwealth.
They are Henry VII, James /.
Charles I and William w. A
statue of Richard l was once
shown on a Cyprus stamp.
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Potent FeIIs Doctor

VANCOUVER, British Column
bia, Feb. 10 R-Dr. Joseph
Tomas was taken to a hospital
here after the patient whose
teeth he was checking knocked
him down and diSlocated his
shoulder. DR.. Lomas, veteri-
nary, was working on a horse.
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r e p + eSent-
ative S m a / !,
Republican. of
. a r Y ! a n d.
who declared
G o v e + n
ment employ
es want the
right to par
ticip pa t e in
politics.
H oW e v er,
most Govern
ment employee
6 + o u p S say
they will tes-
tifV in ODpOSi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-19
The Federal Spotlight
Strong CSC Opposition Seen
On Move to Relax Hatch Act
The Federal Spotlight
By Joseph Young

The Civil Service Commission is expected to register its
opposition legislation that would allow Government
employees to participate actively in politics.
Administration subcommittee headed by Representa-
this began hearings legsa
ton to amend the Hatch Act to"-----
allow political activities by Fed
orkerS 9NN ~0''
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Following council action, ad- justments will be made on un- metered water accounts who have suffered freeeze-ups in water lin
 Continued on page 8
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COOP CREAMERY
 NOW PRODUCING HOMOGENIZED MILK

Famous Matanuska Maid milk was offered to the public this week in a new form.
 Users of the famous Matanuska Maid milk this week found they have a choice at their favorite grocers. Along with their regu- lar Grade A pasteurized milk, buttermilk, and chocolate drink, the Coop creamery is now of fering homogenized pasteurized Grade A milk.
 The homogenized milk distri- button was made possible by the purchase of approximately $25,- 900 in new equipment which in cludes an homogenizer capable of handling one thousand gallons of milk per hour, and a new cooler.
 Consumer demand has been evident for a long time, Keith Walker, Coop creamery manag- CT said this week. The milk will be sold along with other Matan- uska Maid products in Anchor age and Fairbanks markets, as well as locally.
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Frank Heintzleman advised his office in Juneau yesterday.
 Cottonwood logs for export will be cut from public domain lands, principally in the Matanuska Val ley and Anchorage areas. The gov ernor said the exportation will continue until such time as local manufacturing facilities are de- veloped to provide a substantial home market for such logs.
 Gov. Heintzleman said: Since the cottonwood timber is not be- ing utilized at the present time. the supply of timber for local use would not be endangered by ex- portation of reasonable volumes. This arrangement will increase the economic activity between Japan and Alaska"
 The request for authorization to export cottonwood timber came from several Palmer individuals and the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce.
 The governor said he feels the exportation of cottonwood logs at this time will demonstrate the value of this timber and arouse interest in developing an indus try for Alaska.
 A group of local sawmill own CTS ana iulnbermen recently or ganized into the Matanuska Lum- oermens' Association Incorpora- ion and incorporation papers are n their final stages at the pres ent time. With the good news re ,eived this week, the association S now in a position to go ahead with their plans for an industry.
 Present board members of the association are: J. L. Sisley, Howard Estelle, L. O. Hayes, Lawrence McNarry, A. L. Smith, Lloyd Hill and Chuck Baines.
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PARC MEMBERSHIPS
 ON SALE lN VALLEY

Over 400 membership tickets have been distributed to represen- tatives of various local organiza- tions, by the Palmer Area Recrea- ton Council, it was reported to- day.
 The tickets are being sold at S1.00 each, for either adult or stu dent membership. All members will be entitled to vote at the next regular meeting to be held April 29 in the Coop club room when Is board members will be elected.
 Organizations who have not yet received membership tickets may pick them up at the office of The Frontiersman during the next week.
The frontiersman., 1954-04-08
CHAMBER HEARS
 COMMITTEE REPORTS; TWO REQUESTS

John Weisenberger made a preliminary report to members of the Matanuska Valley Cham Der of Commerce on a proposed credit bureau in Palmer at the regular Chamber meeting held April '.
 Weisenberger reported on a study he is making for the local Chamber and told members that in all probability the cost of a credit bureau would have to be underwritten by participating members, and a small fee would be charged for those using the bureau facilities. Further study will be made by the committee, he stated.
 The need for local crafts which may be sold as souvenirs this summer was brought out by Miss Lenore Zimmerman, tour commit tee member, following the read ing of a letter of inquiry she has sent to the Arctic Tours Agency in Anchorage. In the letter Miss Zimmerman pointed out several points of interest in the Valley that could be used during plan ned tour-suggested eating places and briefly described hand crafts now available.
 Ralph Farnsworth requested the local Chamber send letter to the Territorial Road Commission requesting the building of an ac- cess road to the runways at the Palmer Airport. At the present time, vehicles must use the run ways as roads, he pointed out. Chamber members agreed such letter should be written, fol- lowing a discussion. MT. Earns worth, as president of the Air mems Association, invited Cham Der members to attend a meeting of the organization Thursday eve ming at which time the recently appointed director of aviation Herman Porter will be present to discuss the operation and main tenance of the local airport with the association. Members of the City Council have received a like invitation, he reported.
 A second request was tabled until substantiating information may be gathered. The request was that letter be sent to the
 (Continued on page 8)
The frontiersman., 1954-04-08
STYLE SHOW PROCEEDS GO TO LOCAL
 RECREATION COUNCIL

As a highlight to the spring style show presented by Theta Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi last Friday, Mrs. Charles Wilson, tenn porary secretary of the recently organized Palmer Area Recrea ton Council was presented a check representing the proceeds of the show by sorority president Betty Rice. In thanking the group for their donation, Mrs Wilson remarked that this was the first money received by PARC, and will be used in furthering recrea- ton the the greater Palmer area.
 The style show was pronounced a complete success by those at tending and by sorority mem bers. A large crowd filled the Elks Home to capacity to view the wide range of spring and sum- mer wear, which was shown dur ing the, evening.
 Miss Esther Pederson offered three vocal numbers accompan- jed by Miss Dolores Mattila plan ist who also rendered back ground music throughout the show.
The frontiersman., 1954-04-08
Minstrel Show Opens Friday Night

When the curtains open tomor- row night at the Kiwanis spon- sored Matanuska Minstrels of 1854, shoW-goers will be treated to one of the best minstrels ever presented in Palmer.
 An outstanding chorus of mix ed voices will open the program with "Hallelujah". This year the chorus is being supported by an orchestra. With the combina- ton of the additional musical in- struments and the fine arrange ment of voices, Lois Thompson has directed the chorus to a point where it would be hard to define a professional from an amateur. Other numbers to be offered by the chorus are Mississippi Mud, /, "Waitin' for the Robert E. Lee, and "Matanuska Choo-choo", in the latter two numbers, the en- tire cast will participate along with the chorus.
The frontiersman., 1954-04-08
CUT EKLUTNA PROJ.
 COSTS $212 MILLION

On a dollar-basis, the Eklutna hydroelectric project is 80 per- cent complete, L. F. Wiley, pro- ject engineer told members of the Matanuska Electric Associa- ton at their annual meeting April }.
 Current costs of the project have been reduced. Wiley report ed. From the expected $33 million. project costs will be reduced to around s2sH million. "We are fairly certain inc project can be completed al the reduced figure" !" Wiley said. Fewer drains and large savings in re-enforcement steel have been realized. he ex- olained. The reductions were made possible when engineers discovered the tunnel would not require the expected steel re- enforcement.
 Last year at this time the pro- ject was about 50 percent com plete, he stated. At that time de- lays were incurred through leg islature, low estimates and flood ing. Considerable progress has been made since that time, in- cluding the holing-through, after two years work on the four and ne-half-mile tunnel.
 Tt now appears that work on lining the tunnel, which is pro- gressing at a rate of about 200 feet a day, will be completed by the end of June", Wiley predict ed. There are still some items of work connected with the tunnel, surge tank, pipe to penstock, gate shaft and the lake intake remaining, he stated. However, we feel fairly certain all work will be pretty well done by Sep tember
 Completion of the power plant will be next, he reported. Some work has continued throughout the winter, and with better wea- !her and a second shift now on, work is expected to progress rap idly. There have been delays in equipment deliveries, he said. One turbine is now in Seattle and is expected in Seward sometime after the first of May, and the second generator is expected to follow in from 60 to 90 days. ''The work schedule at the power plant will be very tight. We are Continued on page 8)
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son. Sopranos: Stephanie Sobc- zak, Zola Sanders, Lois Thomp- son, and Gwenn DeLapp. Altos: Mabel Wallace, Norma Richey, Bernice Kuoppola, Esther Peter son, and Vosella Hughes.
 Members of the orchestra are Dolores Mattila, piano; Gerry Pazaruski, violin; Leo Getsgo, trumpet, Allan Mick, bass violin, and Bill Barry, drums.
 The show, which was produced by Jim Hurley and Jim Wilson, is being directed by Keith Stan ton. Stanton said today the show is ready for showing and extend ed an invitation to the entire Valley and Anchorage area to come and enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment"
 Proceeds from the show will go toward the KiWanis youth ser vice fund.
The frontiersman., 1954-04-08

bring down the house.
 Barbershop harmony will be presented by the "Matanuska Clippers'-Mel Munson, Sweeny Ross, Warren Grant, and Norman Rousey. They appear again on the program with Dry Bones" and a wonderful encore.
 Many, many other numbers will be presented, many for the first time, some are past favorites with new numbers. These include Dana, Robin, and Terry; Paul Martin, Gerry Pazaruski, and Lois Thompson.
 Cleverly executed stage set tings in the second act were done by Betty Jo Riddle.
 Members of the chorus are: Bass: Jim Woods, Jim Cottrell, Charles Zak, Phil Gardner, and Bob Pippel. Tenors: Lloyd Sev- erns, Kenneth Hughes, Bob Paul. son, Lowell Krise, and F. Johan-
The frontiersman., 1954-04-08
COUNCIL NOTES

During the regular city coun- cil meeting held at the City clerks office on April 6, coun- cl members authorized a letter be written to Harold Standberg of the Territorial Road Commis- sion requesting an access road be built and maintained by Terri torial Road Commission at the Palmer Airport. The road would be constructed parallel to the north-south runway. At the pres ent time vehicles are running over the runways, Ralph Earns worth of the Matanuska Valley Airmens Association told council men, while making the request the letter be written.
 Charles Tryck, Anchorage en- gineer, presented preliminary layout plans for a proposed sew CT system in the City of Palmer. In presenting the layout, Tryck estimated the cost of construc- tion would run around $335, ,00O, within the city. As wild guess, ], he ventured that another $75,000 would be needed to supply an outfall for the system.
 Mayor Don McKechnie was given authorization to sign con- tract with the Department of Public Health, when the contract is completed and ready for sigma ture.
 The purchase of boiler by the water department received coun- cil sanction. The boiler will be used for thawing frozen water lines on city property and will also be put to use by the street department in thawing culverts. The purchase price was announc- ed at $1,25O.
 Following council action, ad- justments will be made on un- metered water accounts who have suffered freeeZe-ups in water lin Continued on page 8
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MT. Interlocutor'', who is be- ing portrayed by Matt Onkka will introduce the entertaining endmen,-"Rufus" played by Jim Hurley; ''Rastus", Harold Ste plan, Johnson" by George Small, and Brown, by Keith Stanton.
 One of the many highlights in the show this year, is the addi- ton of a bango. Charles Zak, new to the minstrel show cast this year, will present "The World is Waitin' for the Sunrise" as a solo number, and will be heard in orchestra and chorus numbers.
 Another treat for the show goers, and sure to please them all is a number called q Still Suits Me" by Joe and Queenie (Cy and Marjorie Brewer). Anna belle Kelleigh and her partner offer a dance that will probably
The frontiersman., 1954-04-08
City May Lose
 Leased Fire Truck

The City of Palmer this week was notified that the 1922, 500- gallon bumper fire truck on lease to the City by the Alaska Railroad will be put for public sale through bidding on April 20.
 No previous notice of this in- tention was received by the city. First news of the decision to dispose of the truck was receiv- ed through a bid forms received yesterday.
 The truck, hose and other pie ces of fire fighting equipment was originally leased to the Ma tanuska Valley Volunteer Fire Association in 1947 and trans ferred over the City along with other equipment when the asso- ciation went out of being and has been on lease to the city since that time.
 The truck located in Palmer, along with similar trucks at Spen- ard and Nenana, were leased in l947 for the sum of $1.00 per month in exchange for fire pro- lection on railroad property. It was announced that "priorities" gan not be given to cities who now have these leased, trucks.
 The truck referred to is the Dodge fire truck, the only hose carrying truck in the city of Pal mer. Members of the City Fire Committee and the city fire chief plan an immediate meeting to prepare a bid.
The frontiersman., 1954-04-08
BPW OFFICIALS TO VISIT PALMER

There will be meeting next Tuesday noon, April 13, in the Coop club room for all Val ley women interested in Busi- ness and Professional Womens' club in Palmer.
 The meeting will be in the form of luncheon and Mrs. Hazel Johnson, president of the Anchorage BPW chapter will be present, along with several other Anchorage members.
 All Valley women who are interested are invited to at tend and are requested to drop in at Bettys' and indicate their intention of attending the luncheon.
The frontiersman., 1954-04-08
HOMEMAKERS' GIVE $500 TO HOSPITAL

The Sourdough Homemakers'
 club this week presented 10
 crisp new $50 bills to the Val ley Hospital fund committee
 to further aid in constructing and equiping the Valley Pres byterian Hospital. A club committee of Mrs.
 Nan Curtis, Mrs. Lyla New
 vile, and Mrs. Edna Cook de-
 livered the funds to fund com- mittee treasurer, Hugh A.
 Johnson. This latest donation raises the hospital fund to over $18,000, Johnson stated.
The frontiersman., 1954-04-08
Cottonwood Exporting
 Gefs Government Nod

The exportation of cottonwood logs from Alaska to Japan for manufacture has been approved by Secretary of the Interior Douglas Mckay, Governor B.
The frontiersman., 1954-04-08
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