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Evening star., 1954-04-20
Lowell MeIett-

Despite disclaimers by ad-
ministration spokesmen, Vice
President Nixon certainly did
launch a trial balloon" in his
luncheon talk at the editors
convention last week. 1t could
be said he let it loose by &C
cident, which is scarcely plaus-
ible, but it is UP now in any
case, testing the currents OF
American opinion. The admin
istration should be able soon
to estimate how much popular
support there would be for the
use of American troops in Indo-
China if the French withdraw
their forces. And how much
popular resistance.
One theory advanced for
the release of the shocker is
that it is intended to reassure
friendly countries of our pur-
pose to hold the line against
the advance of Communism at
any cost-and to warn un-
friendly countries of that pur-
pose at the same time. In
other words, that the balloon
test is international, not
merely domestic.
It is difflcult to estimate the
effect of the experiment thus
far. Members of the Senate
and House, usually quick to
voice their reaction to any ad-
ministration pronouncement.
have been singularly reticent.
The gravity of the problem Is
causing most of them to search
their hearts before committing
themselves. Many in the past
have found it easy to declare
that, of course. they would op-
pose the sending of American
boys into the Indo-China
jungleS. But that was before
there appeared to be any real
possibility of this course being
proposed. Now it Is squarely
before them, calling on them
to be prepared to make the
decision, If the situation sug-
gested should arise. They can
only hope, and. they fervently
do, that there will be no French
withdrawal.
Putting the predicament Of
our statesmen in its lowest
terms. there is the political
dynamite with which it 10
Evening star., 1954-04-20
Life in the u. S.
That Elm Tree
In the PurIor
Just Must Go
BY the Assoeioted Press

OKLAHOMA CITY, April 20.
That giant elm tree in L. J..
McCurdys parlor must go.
1T keeps the house cool in
the summer time" Mr.. McCurdy
said yesterday. But it doesn't At
in with his new decorating
scheme.
The tree was only a sapling
when Mr.. McCurdy built the
room around it 13 years ago. Now
it juts several feet above the
roof.
Out of sentiment, Mr.. Nc
Curdy says, he will use the stump
for a lamp base.
Evening star., 1954-04-20
Pigeon Stoys On

SALEM, N. H., (P). - The
pigeon that came to dinner
is still on Frank Bemis' back
porch.
The bird has gone by the
name Polly since Saturday
when a Boston & Maine rail-
road train crew found her
slowed away aboard a north
bound freight.
The trainmen turned her
over to Mr.. Bemis, 84-year-
old station agent. who took
her home for feeding and
nursing.
But when he turned Polly
loose she refused to go. She's
Evening star., 1954-04-20
"a Is 80 Too Many

ST. LOUIS R.-Mr. and
Mrs. John Driscoll lived in a
two-room house with "a dogs
until yesterday. Now they have
four. The Animal Protective
Association of Missouri and st.
Louis County authorities, act
ing on the complaints Of
neighbors. found the dogs in
the suburban Creve Occur
home. They took 80 of the
dogs away from the Driscolls.
About four years ago the as
sociation forced the Driscolls
to give up 81 dogs. The couple
said they couldn't bear the
thought of dogs being used
for medical research so opened
their home to StrayS.
Evening star., 1954-04-20
Pony Express Faster

ASHLAND, Kan, (P.-Saddle
Club members are going to prove
that the Pony Express could
carry mail from here to Dodge
City faster than the modern
postal system does.
Although these Southwestern
Kansas towns are only 40 miles
apart, a letter posted here is
routed to Eastern Kansas and
gets back to Dodge City the next
day.
The Saddle Club riders expect
to make the trip in 4 hours and
Is minutes April 28-Pony Ex-
press style.
Evening star., 1954-04-20
Lowell Melett-
An UnWe|con1e Political Issue
Vice Presidents TroI Balloon Suggests Hardest Of All
Problems May Face Candidates in November Election

in 1910. Harry Truman's pull
ing the party through at the
end of that war, in the elec-
ton of '48, was something of
a political miracle.
If the President-and the
Congress - decide that our
troops must participate in
Indo- China the people will ac-
cept the decision. But they
won't like it. Which is what
every politician knows.
Evening star., 1954-04-20

ters. He delightedly scooped
up almost $50 before his
shovel bent one of the coins
almost double.
Mr.. Lizotte sadly prepared
to call the Secret Service to
pick up the horde, all coun-
terfeit.
Evening star., 1954-04-20
Coon Is No Bunny

INDIANAPOLIS, (P.-Bobby
Crawford, 4, hot in pursuit of
an Easter bunny" cornered it
in a neighbor's yard Sunday,
only to be bitten on the left leg.
Six policemen found it was
no rabbit at all. but raccoon.
Bobby was given a rabies shot.
The raccoon was lodged in the
dog pound.
Evening star., 1954-04-20
Elusive Treasure

PROVIDENCE, r. I. R.-
Wilfrid Lizotte knew brief Ella
ton yesterday before his buried
treasure turned to dross.
Mr.. Lizotte was shoveling
earth from an excavation
when his shovel bit into a
Iove of half-dollars and quar-
Evening star., 1954-04-20
| Assessments Increased
100000 in Page County
Speeiol Dispatch 10 The Stor

LURAY, Va. April 20.-Page
County assessments are up $601,-
900 as a result of the work of
the reassessment board, which
began reassessing all real prop
erty last fall. The total assessed
valuation is So million.
Little change was reported in
personal property assessments
or in utilities.
The board of assessors is COM
posed of Ernest Montgomery,
Springfield: John Hoax, Luray:
Lester Redmond, Marksville; and
Carl Foltz, Shenandoah.
Evening star., 1954-04-20

still on Mr.. Bemis' back porch
today, waiting for dinner as
usual.
Evening star., 1954-04-20

home town. Pomona, Calf, to-
gether."
Evening star., 1954-10-13
Womun's Club
ToHuve Tea

The annual membership tea
of the Junior Woman's Club Of
Chevy Chase win be held from
3 to 5 o'clock on Saturday.
Special invitations have been
sent to all the prospective mem
bers and guests Of honor will
include Mrs. James w. Douthat,
president Of the fifth district,
State Federation Women's Clubs;
Mrs. Howard Hosmer, president.
and Mrs. Oliver s. Anderson,
senior contact chairman of the
Woman's Club Of Chevy Chase:
Mrs. Thomas w. Fleming, State
president Of Maryland Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs, and Mrs.
Austin F. Schildwacther. junior
State chairman.
Evening star., 1954-10-13
Republicans
Meet Tomorrow

A series Of four coffees and a
tea will be given tomorrow in
four precincts in Montgomery
County at which time Repub-
lican candidates for election will
visit and become acquainted
with women interested In the
forthcoming election.
The Republican candidates
plan to visit the various homes
which viii be open from 10 to 4
o'clock.
Candidates will include State
Senator Lofstrand, Representa-
tive Dewitt Hyde, Paul Marshall
and the entire Republican slate
for the county, as well as school
board candidates.
The hostesses are Mrs. Char
lotte Damn, Mrs. Helen Burk-
hart, Mrs. Jack Witten, Mrs.
Clint Sisson, Mrs. Bruce Weeks,
Mrs. Lois Zander and Mrs. Rob-
ert Mullen.
Mrs. Fred Peterson is cam
paign chairman.
Evening star., 1954-10-13
estivdl
70 Benefit
Hospital

There win be d colorful south
American atmosphere &C the
Harvest Festival being given sat-
rrday BY the Won1en's Auxiliary
cf the Anderson Orthopedic Hos
pital In, Arlington. The Festival,
given FOR the benefit of the new
Rehabilitation Center under con-
struction at the hospital. viii be
held at the wakefield Junior
Senior High School In South
Arlington.
Things viii get under way at
$3.50, with serving of dinner.
which will continue until 1880.
Auxiliary members, dressed In
colOrful Latin-Afnerican attire,
will serve as hostesses.
Following the dinner q pro-
gram Of native songs and dances
win be presented by Is stan
members from the Pan American
Union and the Inter-American
Defense Board.
For d contrast In entertAin-
ment, q group Of students from
Wakefield High School win pro-
duce some North American jazz.
Later In the evening, lingering
guests viii be treated to exhibi-
tion ballroom dancing Of the pop
ular nnambo, the san1bo and other
Latin n-American popular favor.
ties.
Festival decorations win have
an authentic flavor. For the cc-
casion, Mrs. M. n. Ullon1, q past
auxiliary president, has loaned q
huge mahogany bow with bal11-
boo arrows from the Oronocc
River country Of Central Vene-
zuela. Several pottery pieces
from the Panama jungleS win
also be included In the exhibit.
Evening star., 1954-10-13

condition that they could 60
where they chose in Brazil, she
explained.
They had the assistance Of an
aide at the American Embassy
in planning their inspection
itinerary.
Evening star., 1954-10-13
Openinq Meeting

The Spanish speaking Club De
Las Americas will hold its first
meeting Of the 1954-ls55 season
tonight at 8 o'clock In the tlrst-
floor auditorium, Department Of
Commerce, Fourteenth and y
streets NV. .
DR.. Domingo Garcia Rada viii
speak on "peru."
Evening star., 1954-10-13

given for the benefit Of
Anderson Orthopedic Hos
pitoI on Saturday. All three
ore members of the hos
pitoI's Women's Auxiliary.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-12-10
PARENT TEACHERS WILL MEET TUESDAY NIGHT

Wrangell Parent-Teaehers As sociation will meet Tuesday even ing. December I4. at s o'clock at the high school
 Following the business meeting a musical program has been plan ned William Bixby. music teacher. will give short demonstration on vocal work done in the grades.
 Christmas carols will be sung by part of the grade school chorus.
 Hostesses for the evening are Mrs. Joe Petticrew. Fifth Grade mother and Mrs. Mike Lynch. Sixth Grade mother, assisted by Mrs. Ben Engdal and Mrs. Winston Davies.
 Members are reminded to bring silyerware coupons as there will be action taken on the purchase of silverware for the home economics department.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-12-10
a aa WRANGELL SCHOOL
 NFWC
By c L. Anderson
SuDerintendent of Schools

! ER e
 All grades in the elementary school from the Kindergarten on are busy making Christmas sur prises for Nom and Dad. The rooms are beginning to show the season of the year and decorated Christmas trees will be in evidence during the latter part of next week. Many patrons have comment ed on the lovely trees in the win dows of the school in he past and have even driven past to see them.
 The Christmas program this year will be held in the gymnasium Wednesday the 22nd of December at S:OO D. m. As in the past, Santa Claus will be present and an at tempt will be made for him to talk to tho. younger children before they receive their usual gift of candy and fruit.
 Mr. Bixby is in need of pencil type flashlights for the Christmas program and anyone in WrangeIl having flashlight of this type who is willing to lend if to tbe school for the program can be as sured that We guarantee to pick them Up and return them if they will but call the school or see Mr. BiXby The need is urgent.
 The basketball season is now IT 1erway and good fun was en- loyed by spectators and players a. like. The sportsmanship on the part of both teams and of the aud fence was never better and it is hoped that a varied program with three Town Teams participating will provide bill of superior en- tertainment for basketball fans of Wrangell.
 The entire school. in conjunction with the school children of Alaska. the Governors office and the Office of Education is balloting for the choice of an Alaska Territorial bird. The winning bird will be sub mltted to the next Legislature for it's consideration for adoption as Territorial bird.
 The enrolment in Wrangell to- day is triple that of 1920 and more than double the number of children enrolled in 1943. This increased enrolment is typical of that of the entire nation.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-12-10
CIVIC CLUB WILL GIVE PRIZES FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

AS IL has done the past several years, the Wrangell Women's Civic Club will again this year offer a- wards for Christmas decorations Object Of the contest is to epcour- age homes and business houses fo brighten the holiday season with displays of various kinds to add to the festive season.
 Mrs. Ellen Ruks is chairman in charge and today announced the following elassifications for com petition:
 One prize for the best mer- chants display: Four prizes for tha best all-around and window Tn town( including homes.)
 Two prizes will be given for ont .ol town best outside or window Cinside) display.
 Because many people do not put up their tree until Christmas Eve Mrs. Ruks said judging wonld not take place until between Christ mas and New Years Eve to give everyone a chance to compete
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-12-10
TOWN TEAM TAKES WOLVES 38 TO 25

IL was a big brothers showing
 Aounger brothers how to do it as the Town Team topped the high school Wolves in the basketball opener Wednesday night at the gym 38 to 9.
 Tommy Maxand, former high school ace, led the Town Team with IT points while younger brother, Johnny, was high point man for the Wolves with nine. Fred Angerman, another ex-high school star, was second high man for Town with 12 points while his younger brother, Leonard. was sec ond high for the Wolves with six.
 Town - T. Maxand, IT; F. An german, 12; T. Ferguson, 3; T. Martinez, ?; B. Bradley, 5.
 Wolves - L. Angerman, 6; Mil Ter, O; Truitt, 1; J. Maxand, g; T. Eastaugh, 1 Smith, 0; Jenkins, ?; Petticrew, 3.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-12-10
SIGNAL CORPS ASKS
 COOPERATION IN PLACING HOLIDAY CALLS

The cooperation of Alaskans, who are planning holiday season tele- phone calls to the States was re- quested today by Col. M. R. Kun itz, Commanding Officer of the AL aska Communication System, Sig nal Corps, U. S. Army.
 Col. Kunitz stated that an ad- vance call reservation is the best iaasurance that the call will be completed during the period when the tremendous volume of requests often exceeds the available facilit- ies and may result in disappoint- ments to those persons who fail to make reservations in advance. Patrons are requested to contact the local ACS office at the earliest possible date for reservations.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-12-10
NOTES FROM POCAHONTAS

The Nahenee Council No. l, De gree of Pocahontas, regular meet ing of December s, was held with an excellent attendance of mem bers. One of our good sisters pres ent with Us again after an extend ed visited in the States, was Opal LOwney.
 Pocahontas members at the meet ing were all in agreement that the annual Christmas Party be held on !, aem5er 15 At that time pres ents will be exchanged among the secret pals. Sister Pocahontas are planning entertainment for a jolly evening. Tables will be festive with Christmas decorations and delicious refreshments will be serv- ed.
 To the few Sister Pocahontas who were unable to attend the meeting of December S, we hope you will be able to come and join in the fun - come December 15.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-12-10
JIM HEIBERT# CABIN BURNS. VANK# ISLAND

The log cabin, occupied by Jim Heibert al the Heibert Bros Ioes ging operations at Vank IsIan5 burned to the ground last nigbt. according to word brought to town today by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hei- bert, whose wedding was a reeens event here. Heibert lost all of bjz personal effects in the blaze, be aeved to have started from an overloaded stove. H
 He was at the Eugene Heiberts al the time but Cousin Art. think slg Jim was inside the cabin got face and hands scorched frvinq 7e, ea get into the burning building he fore Jim arrived at the scene
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-12-10
WHITE CHRISTMAS
 WILL BE THEME OF SCOUTS CHRISTMAS BALL

Mr. and Mrs. Wrangell as well as tn younger set. can expect an enjoyable evening at the Christmas Bal tomorrow evening, the com mittee in charge said today.
 Ushering Tn WrangelTs holiday entertainment season, this dance will be formal. but programs will not be used and the committee promises good music. unique decor auons, refreshments and special entertainment. It is being given by Carl Scout troop committees to raise funds for the Scout Room project at City Hall, and will be held at ANB Hall from g until 12.
 White Christmas' has been chosen as the theme for the Ball and this motif wiI be carried out in decorating the hall, which is being done by Senior Girl Scouts with leaders Mrs. Ted Gibbons and Mrs. Ali Erickson Miss Sylvia Casey, a member of the Senior troop, will sing the theme melody.
 William Willard will be playing with the volunteer orchestra, com posed of Mrs. Carroll Hamley, kalph Jackson. William Bixby and Bill Eastaugh. Mrs. John Maxand will provide music for the inter mission Cake Walk, and Mrs. Win ston Davies has charge of the sale .of refreshments being furnished by mothers of Girl Scouts.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-12-10
WRANGELL INSTITUTE NEWS
By J. Lester Minner

< m& t *
 Nick Williams, maintenance. has Just returned from visiting rela- tlVes in Juneau.
 |. r. MacCreary has returned to work after being ill for several days with the flu.
 Mrs. Laura Montgomery. second cook resigned to return to her nome in Medford, Oregon. She has been replaced by Theodore Wins low of Wrangell.
 Miss Eunice Logan will he Ieov- Ing the Wrangell Institute Decem- beh b on official transfer +o +ba Area Office where she has boon promoted to Educational Specialist 'tEIementary) on the staff of tbe Area Director of Schools. Her worl, VIII be the supervision of the ANS Village schools and will involve travel throughout the Territory She is replacing Mrs. Laura Jones who has been transferred to Mt. Edgecumbe.
 Roy McCord of Tyonek, Nicoli and Norman Orloff of Port MoIIer f1orence Gilbert from Arctic ViI- lage and Ada Rutland from Anak- tuVuk Pass are recent entrants at Wrangell Institute. Also to enter rom the Mt. Edgecumbe Sanatir- lum were Magdaline Monignok Margaret KateXac and Katherine MiXsooke.
 Mary Jean Haaf, News Editor of the Wrangell Eagle, left for medi- cal treatment to Mt Zion Hospital at San Francisco recently.
 We have letter from Manuel simeon, who along with Andrew kenezuroff, is receiving post polio treatment at Bellingham, Washing. ton. Manuel says both boys are able to get around the hospital with ease on their own feet. Andy is still wearing a splint on his arm. The letter says, Gee, there are lots of people and lots of bright lights' Friends of Miss Kirchner are de- lighted to learn that she is making nice recovery from her short stay in the hospital. Mary Jo Crawford has received package of turtles from Brooklyn - a unique Christ mas present which has delighted Mary Jo and busied MT. Crawford with building an aquarium.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-12-10
SALVATION ARMY PLANS CHRISTMAS WORK

Major k. Y. Hammer. of the Sal Yation Army, announced today that
 plans are being laid to assist the poor and needy this Christmas. It was understood, he said. that the usual city~wide associated Christ mas effort for the poor was not be- ing actiyated this year, since the need did not seem great enough. yet, he added, it was felt by the Salvation Army that it should make an effort to do everything possible to alleviate the needs of those who might otherwise be over looked
 With this in mind. Major Ham. mer announced that a Christmas letter of appeal is going out to as many families as possible in tn. sfea in ord to make the Christ mas Cheer fund possible. While ii was stressed that everything will be done to cooperate with every organization in an effort not 10 leave out any needy, Major Ham mer pointed out that this year the Salvation Armys effort is some- what of an experimental nature in as much as it has always been as soclated with the municipal effort
 With the aid of the public. Mai Hammer said the Army has hopes of taking care of all, at least who are the most needy He said help of the public would be appreciated and any donations should be given to him or to Mrs. Hammer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-12-10
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS OKED

City Council at a special meeting Tuesday night approved all the present liquor licenses in town in passing on applications for 1855 which now go forward to the dis trict court for final approval.
 Licenses approved were: Virgil Neyman Marine Bar: B. Y. Grant and Bill Grant. Grants Liquor Store; Roland Curtis, City Mar ket; E. J. Wheeler, Totem Bar and package store; Elks Lodge, club license; Brander Castle and Vern E. Smith, Stikine Club.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-12-10
S. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE STARTS J.UL G. 1T KETCHIKAN

WranraIi Hieh sehooI Wolves will kick off their schedule play in the Southeast Alaska basketball loop with two games at Ketehikan January and 2. according to the schedule announced this week by Coach Don Kangas.
 Following the out-of-town open CTS, there will be a series of three home gPnes. Petersburg High will play here January 14 and Is. Jun eau here January 21 and 9. and Ketchikan High here February 9 and i.
 February II and ? the Wolves travel to Peterburg for a two-game series. February IS and 19 is chaI- lenge week end and tentatively fl probably will be Klawock playing here
 March to I2 is the elimination tournament week at Mt. Edge cumbe.
 Meanwhile. the Wolves will play Q series game with the Town Team and it is possible that other teams may be worked into the schedule. the Coach reported.
 Games are called for D. m with the exception of school nights when they are moved up to 7:30.
 The basketball squad is made up of the following this year. from which Coach Kangas hopes to build up winning combination:
 Leonard Augerman, Ted East augh, Jack Grover, Lance Ingle, Sidney Jenkins Johuny Maxand. Charles McKibben. Clinton Miller. Joe Petticrew. Jake Truitt. Bob Greene and Bill Smith.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-12-10
DORIS BARNAS ELECTED TO TERRITORIAL INSURANCE AGENTS BOARD

Mrs. Doris Barnes. of Wrangell, was named to the executive board of the Alaska Insurance Agents Association at the conclusion of a three-day convention held in An chorage last week.
 Lewis Stone of Anchorage was named president of the organiza- ton with R. M. Hardeastle of Ket- chikan, vice president; James Tay- Tor of Petersburg, treasurer, E. T. Dimock of Anchorage, secretary, and John ButroYich of Fairbanks, the other member of the executive 5board.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-12-10
THROUGH THE SENTINEL PERISCOPE
Permit Granted
a H =@

WrangelPs new finger float pro ieet of Snustak Point on the lar siae of the bay was assured thls week on receipt by the city of a hermit rom the Army Corps Of En- glneers. Work will get underway as soon as materials are obtained, which will probably mean shortly after the first of the year. Funds for the undertaking, estimated to cost S17.O0O, comes from gas tax money in the Territorial road fund thanks to Highway Engineer Irving Nick. Reed and his Terri torial road board Of which P. C. Mccormack of Wrangell is mem Der.
 Trying to remember back, must have been a couple of years ago, when the idea was matched at a Chamber of Commerce meeting and Contractor Hans Enzbrunner pull ed out his carpenters pencil, got a sheet of paper from the secretary and said: Well goys, We could do it something like this" and pro ceeded to draw.
 The now official plans for the construction are virtually copy of Hanss on-the-spot design.
 Wasn't much we could do to improve on them" commented lrv- ing Nick. when official plans were sent down from Juneau for the city.