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Evening star., 1954-09-30
Meteorological Session
Draws II AirIines

With representatives from II
airlines present, the annual
meeting Of the Air Transport As
sociation's Meteorological Com
mittee, just ended here, has set
a new record in airline represen-
tataonG
Arthur F.. Merewether, super
intendent of Weather Services
of American Airlines, was un-
animously elected chairman of
the committee. Mr.. Merewether
is also president of the American
Meteorological Society.
Evening star., 1954-08-09
Vote trends Please
Executives Of AFL
BY The Associated Press

NEW YORK. Aug. 9.-Politics
and election year plans will get
special attention from the AFL's
top leaders at the quarterly
meeting Of their Executive Coun-
Gil which starts today.
Officials of both the AFL and
the CIO already have expressed
pleasure at results of primary
elections throughout the coun-
try. They say liberal candi-
dates have made a good show
ing.
The AFL council will also
work out the final form of an
umpiring plan to settle argu-
ments between rival AFL unions.
The proposed plan for taking
care of jurisdictionaI disputes
must be submitted to its national
convention in Los Angeles start
ing September 90.
AFL leaders show open dis
satisfaction with the Eisenhower
administration. I'VE have in
Washington an administration
that is. in no way friendly to
labor" AFL President George
Meany declared in a recent
speech.
Evening star., 1954-08-09

pointment and will retire when
successors are picked in No
vember.
The race for the 6-year term
holds the greatest interest. Gov.
Robert B. Crosby and Represen-
tative Carl T. Curtis head field
of seven seeking the G. O. P.
nomination. Candidates for the
four years of Senator Buffers
term are unopposed in each
party'S primary.
Nebraska also will name Re-
publican and Democratic NOM
inees for Governor. Two of the
States four House members have
primary opposition.
Interest in the Idaho primary
centers on the comeback attempt
of Glen Taylor. the singing
cowboy" and former Senator
who bolted the Democratic par
ty in 1948 to run for vice pres
ident on the Progressive ticket.
He has been a carpenter in Cali
fornia the past four years.
Mr.. Taylor is opposed for the
Democratic nomination for Sen
ator by Claude Burtenshaw, a
college professor and State Sen
ator, and Alvin Mccormack of
Lewiston.
Republican Senator Henry C.
Dworshak has not campaigned
against his only opponent. Les
Lambson, a high school art
| teacher.
Evening star., 1954-08-09

and Willard Gilmoure Jones,
Covington, 1,758.
The seven United States Rep
resentatives from Kentucky who
are seeking reelection got re-
nominations: Democrats Noble
j. Gregory, William II. hatcher,
Frank L. Chelf. all assured re-
election since they have no No
vember opposition: Brent Spence,
John c Watts and Carl D. Per-
kinS and Republican John M.
Robsion, jr., who have November
opposition.
Eugene Siler, unsuccessful
G. 0. p. nominee for Governor in
1851, had a seeming safe lead in
a six-man race for tie Repub-
lican nomination in Kentucky's
Eighth District. Representative
James S. Golden. Republican,
didn't seek reelection in this
mountainous southeast G. o. p.
stronghold.
Evening star., 1954-08-09
Chesapeake Civilians
Will Guther Here

The Chesapeake district Of the
Civitan international Club will
hold its first quarterly council
meeting Saturday and Sunday
at the Kenwood Country Club.
The Bethesda club will be host
to delegations from Virginia,
Maryland, Pennsylvania. New
Jersey. New York and the Dis
trict area.
Evening star., 1954-08-09
Three States 10 Pick
Senate Candidates
In Tests Tomorrow
BY the Assoeioisd Press

Election of candidates for
three Senate seats in Nebraska
and the Idaho comeback effort
of a former Senator will high
light busy round of party bal
loting in. four States tomorrow.
In addition to primaries in
Nebraska and Idaho, Arkansas
Democrats will elect a Governor,
and Democrats in Delaware will
name a senatorial candidate at
a party convention. J
Meanwhile, California Repub-
licans have settled an intra-
party contest interpreted as the
first move toward control of the
States G. o. P. delegation to the
1856 national convention.
Nixon Bloc Rebuffed.
Gov. Goodwin j. Knight and
Senator William F. Knowland
yesterday teamed to turn back a
challenge to their State party
leadership by friends of Vice
President Nixon.
The Nixon partisans failed to
get their candidate for party
vice chairman elected at a
@. o. p. State Central Com
mittee meeting. They denied
Mr.. Nixon planned the maneuver
with an eye on the 1856 presi-
Dental race.
Nebraska has no less than 81
candidates-24 Republicans. and
seven Democrats-seeking nomi-
nations to three Senate seats,
This unusual primary lineup was
caused by the deaths earlier this
year of Republican Senators
Hugh Butler and Dwight Girls
void.
2 Retirements in November.
Senate posts to be filled in
November are Cd the remaining
four years Of Senator Buffers
term, (2) the remaining three
months of Senator Griswold' s
term and CD the regular 6-yeal
term starting in January.
Both Of the present Nebraska
Senators are serving by ap-
Evening star., 1954-08-09
Barkley and Cooper
Margins Of Victory
Prove Unexpected
BY The Assoeiofed Press

LOUISVILLE. KY. Aug. s.--
Former Vice President Alben w.
Barkley, 46-year-old Democrat,
and Senator John Sherman
Cooper, 52-year-old Republican,
will battle it out. as expected, in
Kentucky for a United States
senatorial seat.
Rather unexpected, however,
were the tremendous victory
margins rolled up by the candi-
dates for their party nomina-
tions In Saturdays primaries.
The Weep" hoping to regain
the Senate post he held for %
years before being elected Vice
President in 1948. got about II
times as many votes as the total
for his three opponents.
Senator Cooper. seeking re-
election with President Eisen-
hoWer's support. received nearly
is votesA for each ballot cast for
his opposition.
Tally S9% Complete.
While both candidates popu-
larity among Kentucky voters
long has been established, the
light vote had been expected to
hold down their margins some
what. They're seeking a full six
year term at the November 2
election. Senator Cooper now is
completing the second of two
two-year terms to fill vacancies.
Counting Of ballots was about
80 per cent complete when tabu-.
lationS, halted at midnight Sat-
urday according to State law. re-
sumed today.
Returns from 3,779 of the
States 4,214 precincts gave Mr..
Barkley 124,041 to 1927 for his
three opponents. The, Rev. James
L. Delk, Frankfort minister. hao
1920; Edward j. Hussey, Louis
vile attorney, 2,301, and Jesse N.
r. Cecil, also of Louisville, 2.176
Returns from 3,778 precincts
gave Senator Cooper 56,279 to
1854 for two opponents. G. Tom
Hawkins, Elkhorn City, had / 1896
Evening star., 1954-08-09
Sarah Churchill Dunked
As Sai|boat Capsizes
BY the Assoeioied Press

GRAND LAKE, Colo, Aug. 8.
Actress Sarah Churchill got a
dunking in Grand Lake yester-.
day.
The daughter of England's
Prime Minister Winston Church
i'll was handling the main sail of
a light sailing boat when the
craft overturned.
1T was silly" was her comz
ment after she and four others
in the boat were rescued.
Her companions were Harvey
P. Everest. Howard E. Everest
and the latter's 81 year : old
daughter, Marilyn, all of Okla
homa City, Okla, and Frank
Harvey, Wichita Falls, Tex.
The actress is here for a short
vacation.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice for Publication

Notice is hereby given that Joseph N. Tarazewich entryman together with his witnesses Jos eph E. Redington and Clemens Dale Tellman, all of Wasilla, Al aska, has submitted final proof on his homestead entry, Anchor age Serial Mo- 02l068 for the SEA Sec. B T. IF North R. 2 West Seward M., containing 160 acres, and it is now in the files of the Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska, and if no protest is filed in the Land Office within the period ot publication or thirty days there after, said final proof will be ac- cepted and final certificate is- sued.
 VIRGIL o. SEISER, Manager Published April P, 29, May s, 13,
 and 20
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20
CALL FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that William Franklin Slusser entry man, together with his witnesses Charles Scott and Allen F. Ric- hie, all of Sutton, Alaska, has submitted final proof on his homestead entry, Anchorage Serial No. 021331 for the NE14 SEA-, as shown on plat of survey showing segregation of Glenn Highway Right-of-Way, officially filed March A, 1854, Sec. 19 T. 19 North R. 4 East, S.M., contain ing 40 acres, and it is now in the files of the Land Office, Anchor age, Alaska, and if no protest is filed in the Land Office within the period of publication or thirty day thereafter, said final proof will be accepted and final certificate issued.
 VIRGIL O. SEISER, Managel Published April 29, May 6, 13, 20
 27.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20
LEGAL NOTICE Notice for Publication

Notice is hereby given thas Frederick Robert Huebsch, Pal-- mer, Alaska entryman, together. with his witnesses Jesse B. Mor@- rison and Clarence Hiram Platt, both of Anchorage, Alaska, has. submitted final proof on hiai homestead second entry, Anchor age Serial No. 023985 for th@ SEA- NEA. Sec. A, T. 20 N., R. 6' E., S.M. and Lots 3, 4, and 5 Sec, 19 T. 20 North R. 7 East Stewards M., containing 1926 acres, anc3l it is now in the files of the Land. Office, Anchorage, Alaska, and iki no protest is filed in the Land Of flee within the period of publicao ton or thirty days thereafter, said final proof will be accepted anc.i final certificate issued.
 VIRGIL o. SEISER, Manager
 Published April 22, 29, May 6s
 13, 20.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20
Camp Grounds Are Cenen for Season

U. S. Division of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management, recreation areas are now open, Gerald Flander of the local Fire Guard Station announced this week. The picnicking areas are complete with fire places, com fort stations, and tables and benches and are maintained for the use of the public.
 Although the department has no set-aside funds for the rec reation areas, members of the fire guard station have been do- ing their best to keep up the pie nic areas and have already this year put in about 16 work hours. The areas are located at Moose Creek, Kings River, Big Lake, and Finger Lake, in the local re- zion, and at Thunderbird Falls on the Eklutna River, Peters Creek, and Eagle River. There is a boat dock at the Big Lake site and members are planning the construction of a dock at the Finger Lake site.
 All campers and picnickers are urged to help keep the areas clean, and to be certain all camp fires have been extinguished before leaving the area.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20
NEW BABIES
Stanton

MT. and Mrs. Keith Stanton are receiving congratulations on the birth of their first child, a daugh- ter, who was born at Providence Hospital in Anchorage on May IA. She has been named Michele Marie and weighed eight pounds, one and one quarter ounces at birth. MT. Stanton is on the Pal mer High School teaching staff.
 Mccall
 Dr. and Mrs. John Mccall of College are receiving congratu- lations on the birth of their four tn child, and third son, George Matthew, who was born May 4. Dr. Mccall is a geology profes- sor at the University of Alaska.
 Sandvik
 Kara Mel, first child and daughter of MT. and Mrs. Peter Sandvik of Nome, was born on May 6, weighing eight pounds, one ounce MT. Sandvik is an as- saver and engineer in Nome. Paternal grandparents are MT. and Mrs. I. M. Sandvik of Pal mer.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20
Notice for Publication

Notice is hereby given that Carmela Raines, widow of Thur man Earl Raines, deceased en- tryman, together with his wit nesses Erwin V. Hamlin and Donna J. Link, all of Anchorage Alaska, has submitted final proof on his homestead entry, Anchor age Serial No. 02171 for the N.Y. NEA, N12NWA Sec. B T. Is North R. l West Seward M., con- taining 160 acres, and it is now in the files of the Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska and if no pro test is filed in the Land Office within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, said final proof will be accepted and final certificate issued.
 CHESTER w. McNALLY,
 Acting Manager.
 Published May 6, l3, 20, 27 and June 3
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20
Notice for Publication

Notice is hereby gwen thar. Hersel Loren Callison, Suit 1n,, Alaska entryman, together with his witnesses Edna E. Johnson. and Rodney Leslie Johnson, bnttaa of Sutton, Alaska, has submitted final proof on his homestead en-- try, Anchorage Serial No. 015Jj1 for Lots IA, IS, l6, and r, ass shown on plat of Segregation of Glenn Highway Right of Way, of ficially filed 3-24-54, Section IT. T. l9 North R. East, Seward M. containing 4l42 acres, and 1t is now in the files of the Land Of flee, Anchorage, Alaska, and if nco protest is filed in the Land Office within the period of publications or thirty days thereafter, salot final proof will be accepted ah4 final certificate issued.
 VIRGIL O. SEISER, Manager Published April P, 2s, May 6, l5,,
 and 20
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20
SPEEDWAY RACES TO
 BE SHOWN AT MEETING

A sports film, showing the h. dianapolis Speedway auto races will be shown as entertainment at the meeting of the Lutheran Mems Fellowship this Friday evening at 8 pm.
 As project for the month, mem- bers of the fellowship are asked to bring whatever 35mm slides they might have showing views of Palmer, the Matanuska Valley, or interesting places in Alaska. From these slides a representa- tive selection will be made which Pastor Edward Imme will show when he attends the Lutheran Church convention in Portland June 14-18.
 All men are welcome to at tend the fellowship meeting.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20

21 1t. housetrailer with g x 12 leanto. We'll under leanto, cess pool, electric pump and cleo tric hot water heater. 12 x 14 cabin on 50 x 180 lot. Carl Ny land, Bailey Heights subdivi- sion. Inquire Lester Brown, house next to trailer.
 C-5-6-3t
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20
The Frontiersman Page :
 Thursday May 20. 1854

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALAS KA THIRD DIVISION, PAL MFR PRECINCT In the Matter of the Estate j. THERON A. SMITH, }
 Deceased j. No. 36
 Notice of Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to an order isSueG out of the above entitled Courts I will sell the following described real property, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, at the corner of Wolverine Avenue and Valley Street, Palmer, Alaska. at the hour of 2 o'clock in tte. afternoon of Saturday, the 2i.n1 day of June, 1854:
 Tracts 3, 4, 5, 6, 2 and g along the North side of the Smith EX~- tension;
 Lots 21 and 22 of Block 6 of the Smith Subdivisions;
 Block and
 Lots l through 22, Block 8 of the Smith Subdivision.
 Dated at Palmer, Alaska, this 14 day of May, 1854. OLIVER N. SMITH
 Administrator of the Estate
 of THERON A. SMITH,
 Deceased Published May 20, 27 and June 3. and TO-
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20

1852 Chev. 2 dr. Deluxe. Stand dard shift, undercoated, heat CT, 26,000 mi. Purchased new in December '52, in storage 6 mo. during '53. One owner, one driver-This is a good one. $1550.OO. See it at Glen Woods farm 2 mi. So. of Palmer. C-5-20-tf.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20

North Idaho Indians used to use buffalo hide boats in river crossings.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20

Washington ranks 23rd in the nation in population.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20
CALL FOR BIDS

For operation of dining room during the 1854 Matanuska Val ley Fair. Menu and prices of same to be furnished with bid. Fair Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bidders cautioned that stove is in need of repairs; electrical wiring may not be adequate for all electrical operations. Dining room must be in continuous operation during the hours of 1000 am. to FOO pm. Sealed bids shall be address ed and mailed to the Matanuska Valley Fair Association, Palmer, Alaska before Tuesday, June 15, 7:30 p.m., after which time they will be opened and read.
 MATANUSKA VALLEY FAIR
 ASSOCIATION
 CALL FOR BIDS
 For insurance and extended coverage on the Matanuska Val ley Fair Association buildings. Specifications may be obtained at Brooks Feed and Supply. Bids to be opened Tuesday, June l a, 7:30 pm. The Fair Board reserv- es the right to reject any and all bids.
 MATANUSKA VALLEY FAIF
 ASSOCIATION
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20
Vehicles for Sale

Three 1948 F-2 Ford pickups, one Jeep pickup and one Plymouth sedan will be sold by sealed bid Bid forms may be secured from the Alaska Agricultural Experiment Station, P. O. Box E, Palmer, Alaska. Telephone Palmer 35. C-5-13-2t.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20
For Sale Miscellaneous

BATES WIRE SAMPLERS, and refills now in stock at the Frontiersman
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20

1851 26-FT. KIT HOUSE TRAIL ER, with or without 50-x 150- fl. lot; cess pool, water & cleo tricity. Can be see anytime, back of Duff's Garage. Harriet Sims. P-4-29-5t
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20
Personnel

Fertilizer spreading with 10-foot spreader, $4.00 hour. Ray Cath CT. Palmer. P-5-6-6t
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20

Near 4 corners, dark brown German short haired pointer female. Name Sally. If found please contact Roy Weston Box 1905 Palmer. Reward. C-5-20-lt.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20

27 ft. Mobile Sportsman all metal house trailer. See Art Miller back of North Palmer Store. C-5-13-tf.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20

Two wheel luggage trailer and hitch. New. See Lloyd Severns, Palmer. C-5-13-tf
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20

ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITTANNI- CA with book case and study aids. S200.00 cash. Inquire Frontiersman. P-5-16-1t.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20
Wanted

Flow, harrow, harness, and single tree for horse. Inquire at Front ierSman
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20

1852 PONTIAC STATIONWAG- ON. Call AMI. C-4-22-tf.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20

Two row tractor cultivator; rear delayed lift; for model H or M Farmall. See Bill Hecker, Pal mer. C-5-6-tf.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20

Howard Rotovater with gears for Ford. Twenty hours use. $53O.OO Terms. See or write Henry Jensen Star Route Palmer. C-3-11-tf.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20
Vehicles for Sole

1852 FORD V-8 Deluxe Model pickup. Low mileage. Take good jeep or other 4x4 as down payment. Inquire L. N. Car son, Valley Hospital g am. to pm. C-5-20-tf.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20

1946 OLDSMOBILE 4 Door; 1886 Pontiac very cheap. Inquire Fred's Service. C-5-20-tf.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20
Help Wanted

Housekeeper, salary, private ap- artment and board provided. Contact Kay Pippel or phone 83. C-5-20-tf.
The frontiersman., 1954-05-20

TRAILER 24 fit. Universal 10 29 it. Aluminium covered lean to, rooms just refinished. in- sulated, shower and toilet Al, sewer system, deep well with pump-Lawn and gravel drive way. Priced right at mile 4la4. Joe H. Lundin. P-5-6-3t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-21
Frederick ThurmoH TroNeys
Quit, Ending Eostern y. S. Era

Middletown and Boonsboro to
Hagerstown. The Western Mary
lands tracks between Thurmont
and Hagerstown completed the
triangle. A favorite Sunday ex-
cursion for 81 was to make the
entire circuit using the West
ern Maryland trains for part
Of the route.
The surviving II miles OF
trolley line between Frederick
and Thurmont became an ana
chronism that fascinated trolley
fans. One group offered to meet
the deficits.
Recently. there have been only
about IS passengers q day. One
reason the line has continued Is
that it serves. and will continue
to serve. to bring freight cars to
Frederick from the Western
Maryland connection. at Thur
mont. Passenger service might
have been continued for senti-
mental reasons. but. because the
tracks are railroad gauge-wider
than trolley tracks-it was i'm
possible to buy new cars. The
company will replace the cars.
which made only four round trips
a day, with buses. The motormen
will become bus drivers.
Sing "Auld Lang Syne."
Robert Delaphane, frederick
banker. made the trip. He ex-
changed "reminiscences Of the old
days with Harry j. Lepherz.
Frederick manufacturer, who led
in the singing of Aud Lang
Syne" as the car bumped along.
There were short speeches at
Thurmont and more at lunch
con for the last riders at the
Francis Scott Key Hotel in Fred
erick.
"a significant day in transpor-
tation history" said Mr.. Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-21

ONLAST RUN-Henry A. Ma
gaia, mOtorman with almost
20 years of service, operated
one Of the cars.
vivors of a major development in
transportation early In this CEN
tury In which millions were in
vested for the laying Of thou
sands of miles of track. The
cross country trolley lines marked
the beginning of the end Of the
horse and buggy days. The auto
mobile ended both.
Over 80 Years Old.
Filled with invited guests, in
GLIDING veteran employees of the
Potomac Electric Co.'S railway
division, and festooned with
bunting, Nos. I'll and 172-both
over 80 years old-pulled out of
the car barns and started through
the northern part of Frederick.
Housewives. who for years
had protested the blasts from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-21

trict's tax would increase l per
cent in each bracket. going to
2h per cent on the first $1,000
of taxable income, 3 per cent on
the next 5000. and 31a per cent
on the next $4,000 and 4 per cent
on anything over $4,000. The
city would retain the present
exemption Of $4,000 for the tax
payer, and $500 for each de-
pendent.
Maryland imposes 2 per cent
tax on earned income and or
the first $500 Of investment in
come. with a 5 per cent tax or
other investment income. It
has an exemption. of $1,000 fol-
the taxpayer, $4,000 for a mar
ried couple and $500 for each
other dependent.
Virginia applies a 2 per cent
tax on the first $4,000 of taxable
income. 3 per cent on the next
$4,000 and S per cent on any
thing over $4,000. It gives the
taxpayer a $1,000 exemption
married couples $4,000 and other
dependents $500 each.
District officials say that the
Districts high exemption. aside
from rates, gives most city tax
payers q decided advantage.
Gasoline ~ The District tax
would increase cent from 5 to
6 cents.
Botl1S, Maryland and Virginia
have 6-cent taxes. but proposals
are before the Virginia legisla-
ture for an additional l-cent
boost.
Real. Estate 49, The Districts
real estate tax rate would in
crease 5 cents to 1920 per 500
assessed property value.
District Finance Officer James
l.. Martin told the House-Senate
subcommittee during hearings
that he advised against real es-
tate rate comparisons because
differences in assessment policies
made comparisons unreliable.
He commended. for example
that the District. with its high
percentage Of tax-exempt prop
erty, has higher assessed real
estate value than several cities
which have more population and
far more heavily taxed industrial
property.
He commended also, however,
that studies indicate actual real