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Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-08-26
o O O
TIFFIN RAcEWAY

The big crowd at Tiffin saw one
of the best action packed races
ever to be seen at this popular
raceway. There was a fine field of
SO race cars that gave their share
of thrills and spills that one likes
to see. Tiffin track has a new
policy that if the cars run 2 sec
onds faster in the race than in
their time trials they will be dis
qualified, (this is known as sand
bagging). The crowd roared its ap-
proval of this new ruling as the
two lead cars in the Semi-feature
were disqualified. George Fosco
lost wheel in the 9th lap of the
Feature which caused plenty of
excitement. The race was then re-
started. The results were: First
heat, Bob Christman; Second heat,
Andy Williams; Third h>at, Bob
Greene; Fourth heat, Frank Ter
man; Fifth heat, Don Stockmaster;
Consi, George Fosco; Hooligan,
Don Stockmaster; Semi-Feature,
Bud Merkle; Feature, Clarence
Ray.
SANDUSKY SPEEDWAY
Bobby Baughan does it again, to
make it No. 7, but it was a tough
battle, with the fastest cars on the
local track all in good condition ii
could be called the battle of the
ages. The grandstands were packed
with loyal fans from all over North
ern Ohio and some from out OF
state to see what is bound to hap
pen one of these fine evenings
But with driver as careful and
well liked as Bobby we like to see
the best man win, and | am sure
that who ever does beat him will
really work to do it. Other results
in this evenings fast races were
First heat, Bobby Baughan, A
Second heat, John Augsburger, 2
Third heat, Andy Wilhelm, So
Fourth heat, for the first time re
corded, tie with Dick Stansberry
F6 and Frank German, w crossing
the finish line together; Helme
Dash, Sid Howard, XS1; Second
Consi, Boyd Rider, Sc; First Consi
Gordon Dukes, 3; Semi-Feature
Lou Macy, 81; and for the 7th Fea
ture Bobby Baughan, "A.
incidentally l pulled great BIZ
BOO-BOO last week when I stated
that Sid Howard blew a tire in tn.
very fast feature. 1t was Georg,
Fosco in car No. 81. My apologize
to both the drivers and car owner
for this error
Evening star., 1955-10-02
Army Will Honor
Cub Scout Who
Saved Brother

A 1O-year-Old Alexandria cub
scout who saved his younger
Ibrother from serious injury or
possible death viii be honored
today at q tribute to Washington
area Boy Scouts at the Fort
lMyer parade grounds.
Joe Warren Berry. son Of Mr.,
Iand Mrs. n. 4. Berry. 80T Tenth
street. Alexandria. will be hon
ored for rescuing his brother
James, 8. whose home chemical
Iset exploded, setting IRE to his
Iclothes and hair.
Joe and Delmer RI. t6kipperl
Wilson, area scout executive. win
be seated on the Fort Myer re-
viewing stands as the Sd Infantry
Regiment and the Army Band
lpass In review during this after
moons ceremonies.
The observance Is being called
Iby the Military District Of WASH
Iington In appreciation OF the
work OF the National Capital
Area Council Of the Boy Scouts
|of America.
About 500 area scouts are ex-
lpected to attend.
Evening star., 1955-10-02
Week 5 Schedule
For BIoodmobiIes

This Is the schedule Red Cross
bloodmobiles viii follow this
week. Blood collection procedures
win start at 10 am. unless other
wise indicated:
Tomorrow--Frtnea Georges county
Andrews Air Force Base. Buiidinl
T-3-7a. MontEomeEy County, Chaptel
House. 2os0 East-West highway siivel
Tnssday-D. 6. Chapter, Main Navy
Constitution avenue, Room 2BAl. from
ESQ am. to $50 pm; Dl C. Chapter
Government Printing Once, Hardin
Hall 8th floor, south building.
Wednesday,. G. Chapter, Pentafor,
Room 4A-760; Arlington Chapter. Chap.
Arlington. :
Thursday Calvert County, Masonic
Temple. Prince Frederick, Md; FaiFfaJ
County. Fort Belyoir. Va. Building NN34
from 9.;sO am. 10 $50 pm.
Frlday--Prtneet Georges County, Safe.
way Warehouse, Sheriff road. LAndovef,
Nd. from noon-6 pm: ID. G. Chapter,
Fort Lesley ]. MeNalr Service Club,
Fourth and p streets S.Ws, from 9.3u
am. 10 $3.50 pm,
Evening star., 1955-10-02
b. SAM EASTMAN

Any sewage treatment progress
BY nearby Virginia communities
win have little effect on cleaning
up the Potomac River because Of
pollution from the District and
Maryland.
This Is the stand taken by
Arlington officials In a report
that spells out the viewpoint of
the nearby Virginia jurisdictions
on the pollution problem and its
solution.
It was drawn up by County
Manager A. T. Lundberg 10
clarity this much discussed situ-
alton. In addition TO giving Ar
Iington residents d progress re-
port and an outline OF improve
ment plans.
Mr.. Lundberg's report states
that "the influence Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia Is prepon-
derant, and even the greatest
progress in the Virginia juris-
dictions would not significantly
outweigh the pollution contribu-
tiols' from Washington and
Maryland.
Sees Lack Of Understanding
Ths county manager COM
mented that there ''had been an
apparent lack Of understanding
Of the fact that the Northern
Virginia Jurisdictions have de-
yeloped q program based on q
study by competent engineers
that Is being followed, as eyi-
dencsd BY the progress now being
made Ia the nearby Virginia
AREA.
County ofiicials this week will
begin distributing 5000 copies
Of the report to the Chamber or
ComKaerce. civic groups and other
interested organizations.
Mr.. Lundberg's report points
out that Arlington, Fairfax. Alex
andria and Falls Church joined
forces in 1850 for q study aimed
at developing q co-ordinated ef-
fort to solve the pollution prob
lem.
Two engineering consaltant
firms Alexander Potter Associ-
ates Of New York and Greeley Il
Hansen OF Chieag0-were EN-
ployed to make the study. which
got underway In 1851.
Final Action In June
The consulting firms made
their final recommendations in
June Of last year, after taking
into account the sewage disposal
plans and problems in the Dis
trict and Maryland.
Mr.. I Lundberg's report states.
THE program developed by
the experts provides for pro-
vides for progressive action. It
would be costly to disregard this
advice and anticipate the various
stages o. the program, and
doubly SO should events prove
specific measures to have been
unwarranted.
Initiation of certain parts Of
the approved program is related
to completion Of other parts.
Too rapid advance by one juris-
diction could increase its debt
service and operating costs with
out contributing matarialIY To
Evening star., 1955-10-02

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green or Yellow Soft and abb
sorbent, elasticized for smooth fit
... specify split or solid style front
seat.
Evening star., 1955-10-02

Quilted plastic Gaping with rayon
trim; maroon, blue and green for
most models Al to '56 full sets.
Evening star., 1955-10-02

Use your convenient shopping Plate Account
Or The Hseht Co. Ever Ready Credit Account
Call MA. $500 70 Order
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08
Christmas Means Much to
DIR. Norman Vincent Peale

Norman Peale was graduated
from Ohio Wesleyan University
and worked for several years as
a newspaper reporter before de-
Gliding on minister's life. His
phenomenal record of building
attendance at smaller churches
in number of towns and cities
earned for him the pulpit at the
Marble Collegiate Church, one of
the nations Oldest. In the past
few years, his messages have
reached additional thousands
each Yuletide season as Hall
mark Christmas cards.
One of DR.. Peale's Christmas
card messages for Hallmark is
entitled, Peace on earth, good
will toward men," In the pas
sage, he expresses a bit of the
clear-cut thinking that has at
tracted such a following to his
writings:
when we have peace in our
hearts, we also have love in our
hearts. When we have goodwill
in our minds, we also have peace
of mind. Who but our Lord could
have thought of such a simple
way to happiness"
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH
T..

FIRST METHODIST CHURCH
James b. Heininger, Pastor
Thursday, December 8:
$3.50 p. m. Prayer meeting at the
church
TOO Choir practice at the church
1880 p. m. Christmas program
committee will meet with the music
committee.
500 p. m. The Woman's Society of
Christian Service will meet at the
church.
Friday, December 8:
$3.50 p. m. Christmas program
practice
400 p. m. Junior choir practice
Sunday, December IL - Universal
Bible Sunday
$3.50 a. m. Church School. Chas
Alderman, Supt.
1890 a. m, Worship service. Topic
"Take, Read"
$3.50 p. m. The youth groups will
meet at the church.
500 a. m. The Messiah will be
given at Founders Hall. Don't miss
this great event of the Christmas
season.
Monday, December 12:
$3.50 pm. The Kings Guards will
have their Christmas party at the
church. 1t will be a potluck sup
per with program following. Their
parents and the Woman's Society OF
Christian Service are invited to at
tend.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08
BtuftOn Church Congregations Join
In COUered Dish Supper At Founders Hall

A covered dish supper and enter
tainment by participating churches
were among the highlights of the
Bluffton Ministerial Associations
program Sunday night in Founders
Hall on the college campus. The Rev.
Alvin Beachy, president of the assoc
iation presided.
Mission work of the Methodist,
Presbyterian and Mennonite churches
IN Korea was the topic of slides pre-
sented by Morris Groman of st. Johns
Evangelical and Reformed church.
Representing the Methodist church
on the program was a quartet COM
posed of Lynn Carmack, Dan Gleason,
Ray Cummins and James Henderson.
An accordian solo was presented by
Karen Gilbert of the Presbyterian
church. Mrs. Ropp Triplett, a mem
Der of the congregation, gave a
Christmas defamation.
Several numbers were presented
by an instrumental quartette from
the First Mennonite church. Making
up the quartette were Mary 10 Diller,
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08
EVANGELICAL AND REFORMED
CHURCHES

NAA ~ ANSAlILkO
V. c. Oppermann, Minister
Emmanuel's:
$3.50 a. m. Morning Worship
10:30 a. m. Church School
No choir rehearsal this week
Catechlsm instruction on Satur-
day morning at 9:30 a. m.
Friendly Couples Class will have
a Christmas Party at the church on
Sunday evening with a potluck sup
Rehearsal for the Christmas pro-
gram on Sunday afternoon at. 300
per at 600 p. m.
o'clock. Members of the choir and
the children kindly attend.
st. Johns:
$3.50 a. m. Church School
10:45 a. m. Morning Worship
Memorial Book Committee at the
parsonage at 700 on Thursday even
ing.
The choir will meet for rehearsal
on Thursday evening at $3.50 D. m.
Note change in time.
Executive Board of the Women's
Guild on Thursday evening at 500
at the church.
Catechism instruction on Saturday
morning at $3.50 a. m.
Rehearsal for the Christmas pro-
gram on Sunday afternoon at 200
o'clock.
The Messiah will be presented by
the Choral Society on Sunday even
ing at 500 o'clock at Founders Hall.
The Girls Missionary Circle will
meet on Tuesday evening, Dec. 13, at
the home of Diane Walker. Leader,
Denise Badertscher.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08

THE expression Merry Christ
mas" embodies all that is
good, according to one of the ma
tion's best-known clergymen.
"It brings forth the full
warmth of friendly regard. For
get your troubles, be joyful.
There is lots of fun and goodness
in life, especially at Christmas.
That is what the fine old greet
ing means" DR.. Norman Vincent
Peale declared in one of a series
of Christmas messages for Hall
mark Cards.
when anyone wishes me a
Merry Christmas, it always does
me good, for I recall that the
Bible says, "a merry heart doeth
good like a medicine So the
greeting, Merry Christmas is
really wishing you happiness,
good health and much joy"
Minister of the Marble Colleg-
late Church of New York City
since 1882, DR.. Peale also is a
best-selling author, editor, COL
umnist and radio-television per-
sonality.
The son of an Ohio minister,
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08
Asbestos Boord Is Bern Sewer

About this time of year the pro-
gressive farmer is likely to be
looking over his buildings with an
eye toward making repairs and
Improvement that will increase
efficiency during the coming year.
The chances are he will find one
or more structures which, because
of deteriorated sidewalks, are add
ing nothing to the good looks and
serviceability of his farm layout.
Dilapidated exteriors, agricultural
engineers report, are among the
most common complaints suffered
by farm buildings.
Sidewalks which fail to supply
adequate protection against
weather are a drawback to profit
able operation as well as a source
of discomfort to animals and those
who care for them, farm experts
assert.
In recent years a procedure for
restoring shabby exterior walls to
good condition at modest expense
has been adopted in many sections
of the country. 1t consists of
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08
BEAVERDAM METHODIST
CHURCHES

G.. w. Whyman, Minister
Sunday, December II, 1866
Beaverdam:
Church School 9:30 a. m.
Morning Worship 10:45 a. m.
Commission on Education, Monday
night, Dec. IL at 7:45 p. m. and Of
fetal Board at 500 p. m.
Young Adult Class will meet at
the home of Don Herr Sunday night,
Dec. IL at 1880 p. m.
ROckpOrt:
Morning Worship $3.50 a. m.
Church School 1890 a. m.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08

oboe; Connie Patterson, clarinet;
Nancy Patterson, French-horn; and
Laura Diller, bassoon.
Group singing of Christmas carols
was led by Prof. Russell Lantz, ac-
companied by Prof. Otto Holtkamp.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08

10:30 a. m. Sunday School, Shirley
Nonnamaker, Supt.
Olive Branch: Located 3 miles east
on route 103.
Thursday Service, December 8:
500 p. m. Mid-week Prayer and
Bible study service. We will begin
study in the twenty-seventh chapter
of the Gospel according to st. Mat
thew.
Sunday Services, December IL:
$3.50 a. m. Sunday School, Wade
Marshall, Supt.
10:30 a. m. Morning Worship. The
sermon will be entitled, "God
Speaks. An offering will be received
for the work of the American Bible
Society.
Liberty Chapel: Located 3 miles south
on County Line Road and l mile
east.
Sunday Services, December IL:
1000 a. m. Sunday School, Miss
Helen Montgomery, Supt.
No preaching service.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08

4 feet wide and 8 feet long, so
one panel covers an area of 80
square feet.
Asbestos board is completely
fire-safe and never needs painting
for preservation. 1t doesn't rot,
rust or corrode and it is safe from
attacks by rodents and termites.
1t is obtainable from most build
ing material dealers.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08
THURSDAY, DEC. 8. 1855
LONG SLOW RAK1Nc !. : ,,,,,s+

LONG SLOW BAKING is a must
to produce fruit cake with a
tender crust. Bake the cakes in a
275 to 300 degree Fahrenheit oven.
Miniature cakes baked in custard
cups bake in an hour. One pound
cakes take about hours. Larger
cakes take anywhere from 21a to
3h hours, depending on size, Test
for doneness before removing from
oven.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08
MISSIONARY CHURCH
Robert X. Welch, Minister

Thursday:
7:30 a. m. Prayer netting
1880 a. m. Young Peoples Prayer
and Bible Study
Friday: -
800 a. m. Youth for Christ at the
Pandora Missionary church.
Sunday: 9H
$50 a. m. Sunday School
10:30 a. m. Morning Worship
1880 a. m. No evening services
this week. DismisAing for the Mes
siah.
A thought for the week-Heaven
is only deaf when mans soul is
dumb.
Everyone is welcome.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08
EBENEZER MENNONITE
CHURCH
w. ]. Flickinger, Pastor

222 Grove-Tel. 211-R
Thursday:
1880 p. m. Prayer meeting. Bible
classes for all ages. Read Genesis
$3.50.
$3.50 p. m. Mixed chorus will prac.
tice for the Christmas program.
Saturday:
200 p. m. All children are urged
to be at the church for a rehearsal
OF the Christmas program.
Sunday:
$3.50 a. m. Sunday School. Election
of officers during the Introductory
period.
1O:3O a. m. Worship service. Of
fering for Viola Welty.
1880 p. m. Services will be dis.
missed at the church, for the annual
rendition of "The Messiah" which is
to be given at Founders Hall.
We welcome you to our services
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08

Rev. Clarence Yeager, Pastor
Mail address: st. Rita's Hospital
Lima, Ohio
900 a. m. Saturday Sunday school
Sunday Masses:
2 Low Masses-8:00 and 1000
Holy Days $3.50 p. m.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08
BLUFFToN BEAvERDAM PARISH
(DlSciples of Christi
IT. j. Wilson Minisfpr

I NDIoNiPEto UI NIILI0IJ
T. j. Wilson, Minister
Parish Services, December II, 1866
Button:
Bluffton Church of Christ-Bible
Study period $3.50 a. m. conducted BY
Floyd Basinger, Supt.
Preaching Services 1920 a. m.
conducted by the Pastor, Rev. T. j.
Wilson.
Beaverdam:
Bible study period 9:30 a. m. con-
Quoted by Charles Lewis with class
es for all age groups.
The welcome mat is out. Once a
visitor, always a friend.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08
BLUFFTON EVANGELICAL
UNITED BRETHREN CHARGE

Stanley w. Walton, Pastor
Bethesda: Located a miles east on
route 103.
Sunday Services, December IL:
$3.50 a. m. Morning Worship. The
sermon will be entitled, "God
Speaks. An offering will be received
for the work of the American Bible
Society.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08

Tuesday, December 13:
1880 p. m. A family life play will
be given by the Bowling Green State
University Theater group. The name
of the play is Scattered Showers"
Wednesday, December ID:
500 p. m. The Dorcas Circle will
entertain the other circles at a Guest
Night program at the church.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08

covering the walls with asbestos
cement board, a highly durable
and noncombustible material. AS
bestos board comes in large, cas-
lily applied sheets. Each sheet is
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08
FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH

Alvin J. Beachy, Pastor
Earl w. Lehman, Director of Music
Thursday:
7:15 p. m. Adult Choir rehearsal
800 p. m. Annual Christmas
Meeting for all women of the
church. The Friendship Circle is in
charge of the program.
Sunday:
9:00-9:30 a. m. Orchestra rehearsal
9:30-10:30 a. m. Sunday School
Hour. Kenneth Winkler, Supt.
10:30-1l:30 Worship Hour. Ser
mon: "The Bible Speaks For God"
300 p. m. The Annual Rendition
of Handel's "The Messiah" by the
Bluifton Choral Society in Founders
Hall.
Tuesday, December 13:
$3.50 p. m. Junior choir rehearsal
at the church in preparation for the
Sunday School Christmas program.
This rehearsal will also include the
boys who were in the choir last
summer and others who have enter
ed the third grade this Fall.
Wednesday, 1880 p. m. Boy Scouts
meet In the church basement.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08

Saturday:
100 p. m. Catechism class
200 p. m. Practice for Christmas
program.
Sunday:
900 a. m. Morning Worship
1000 a. m. Sunday School. Donald
Ream, Supt.
Thursday, December Is:
Martin Lutheran class will clean
church.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
William ]. Hannum, Minister
RockpOrt:
Sunday, December IL:
$3.50 a. m. Divine Worship.
Theme, "The Thoughts and Ways of
God"
1O:30 a. m. Church School
200 p. m. Hanging of the Greens.
This will be followed by practice for
the Christmas program.
Tuesday, December 13:
500 p. m. Eunice Circle meets at
the home of Mrs. Marjorie Nierscher
Wednesday, December ID:
200 p. m. The Women's Mission
ary Society meets at the home of
Mrs. Edgar Begg.
Button:
Thursday, December 8:
$50 p. m. Family Night Smorgas-
bord.
8:15 p. m. The Board of Trustees
will meet at the church for the
December meeting.
Sunday, December IL:
9:45 a. m. Church School
10:45 a. m. Divine Worship.
Theme, "The Thoughts and Ways of
God"
600 D. m. Youth Fellowship
Thursday, December 15:
800 p. m. Presbyterian Women's
Organization
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08
IN We
Churches
EVANGELICAL MENNONITE
CHURCH
So. Jackson st. near Kibler
Pastor. Rev. C.. A. Classen

Pastor, Kew. L. A. CIaSSen
SIS S. Main St., Phone 513-Y
"Seek the Lord, and his strength
seek his face evermore." Psalm 105;
a.
Sunday School Hour $3.50 a. m
Glasses for all ages, Jr. and Sr
Depts. Paul A. Steiner, Supt.
Worship Hour Service 10:30 a. m
Sermon: Heaven" by the pastor or
December IL.
No evening service on Dec. II in
favor of the rendition of "The Mes.
siah" at Founders Hall.
Prayer Bible Study 500 p. m
Every Thursday night.
Attend church! You are welcome
to worship with us.
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH
Rev. Victor Monk, Pastor
Friday:
$50 p. m. Congregation covered
dish supper. Annual Thankoffering.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

Sunday School at 9:30 a. m.
Sunday Service at 1890 a. m.
Wednesday evening services which
include testimonies of healings are
at 1880 p. m.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-12-08

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Corner of Elm and Lawn Avenue)
The Nome nugget., 1955-11-28
Sen. Knowland Tells Anchorage Republicans He Will Support
 Statehood For Alaska. Hawaii

ANCHORAGE, LR - Sen. Will liam F. Knowland of California, in Alaska to receive an honorary doctor of laws degree, questioned here Saturday night whether the so-called sanctuary principle" should not be followed by the nations air forces.
 The Senate Republican leader addressed a $10-a-plate fund-rais- ing dinner. Tomorrow he will speak before a special convocation of the University of Alaska at College, and receive the honorary degree.
 Knowland, discussing possible aggression from the Far East, said:
 If Soviet type bombers, with Chinese Communist markings, commit aggression and penetrate our radar screens in Alaska and Canada, is the sanctuary principle to limit our Strategic Air Com mand to targets on the mainland of China?
 ''The life of our republic and the free world may be at stake in the first critical AS hours"
 Knowland also called for a citi- zenry informed on foreign affairs and said i've are rapidly ap- preaching one of the great turn ing points of history.
 ''The policies we follow will determine to large extent wheth- CT Communism moves forward, or backward, during the current decade"
 The Californian listed what he called the accomplishments of the Eisenhower administration and praised Secretary of Agriculture Benson to the $50 Republicans who jammed an Anchorage coun- try club to hear him.
The Nome nugget., 1955-11-28

ANCHORAGE, R - Senator Knowland R-Calif) told group of Anchorage Republicans who greeted him at the airport Satur- day that he would do all in his power to make Alaska lone of the great states of our American union"
 ''As long as I have a voice and vote in the Senate" he declared, T shall do whatever is in my power to expedite statehood for Alaska and Hawaii"
 Knowland cited Alaska's popu- lation Gan estimated 100000 as being greater than that of 18 ter ritories at the time they were ad- mitted to statehood. He said it is almost three times the population California had when it was ad- mitted to the union without even passing through the apprentice ship of territorial government.
 Arguments of distance and time are no longer valid, he said, against the admission of tour two organized territories"
 Alaska will develop far more rapidly as a state with it's own elected state officials and senator's and representative in Congress than under territorial status"