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The frontiersman., 1955-08-18
MINERS PROTEST cHANCE-OVER FROM COAL TO OIL

Members of the United Mine Workers Local 1901 have pro- tested by letter to Secretary of the Interior Douglas Mckay the proposed change over from the use of coal to oil at Healy.
 Mine workers pointed out that this proposed change from coal to oil could be but the beginning of continued change-overs until no coal will be used in large am cunts, effecting the economy of the coal industry. During the past year 25 thousand tons of coal were used at Healy, providing employment for many miners. By using coal, Alaskans in general will benefit-by using oil, only the Stateside firms will benefit, they stated. The coal burned at Healy is mined in that area and transported a short distance of four miles, they pointed out.
The frontiersman., 1955-08-18
Hunters Warned On Shooting
 Near Highways

Holgar Larsen, FWS enforce ment officer, this week pointed out to hunters that the regulation pertaining to shooting near high ways and roads means that there will be no shooting less than 100 feet from the road or highway. ''This does not mean that a hunt CT can stand on Or near the road and shoot" For some reason several hunters have interpreted this change to mean that they may shoot across the road from the road near the road. Any one found shooting less than 100 feet from the road will be cited to court, he stated.
 For the past week, without even looking at a calendar, it has been evident that hunting season is almost here. Nearly every type buggy weasel-bal- loon tire rigs have been seen get ting last minute touches added for the grand exodus to the woods this week-e end.
The frontiersman., 1955-08-18
EKLUTNA PROJECT DEDICATION SET FOR AUGUST 29

Dedication ceremonies for the Bureau of Reclamation's Eklutna hydroelectric project will be held on Monday, August 29 at the pro- ject site. The date was set to coincide with the arrival in All aska of Wilbur Dexheimer, Bur- eau commissioner, and Don Campbell, power division chief.
 The Anchorage and Matanuska Valley Chamber of Commerce are making arrangements for the dedication of the $29,500,000 plant which went into operation early this year. A luncheon, which will be served at noon, will be supervised by a committee from the local chamber. Approxi- mately 200 invited guests are ex- pected to be in attendance, ac- cording to Everett Adams, Cham Der president. Included in the dedication ceremony will be a tour of the power house. Com plete radio, television and news paper coverage is expected.
The frontiersman., 1955-08-18
FAIR SEEKING
 lSTORICAL ITEMS

At a recent meeting of the Matanuska Valley Fair Board of
 Directors, the old log cabin, a relic of early days in the Val ley, which has stood in isolation
 and neglect on the Fair Grounds for a number of years, was vot- ed to become the first Matanuska Valley Museum, and T. A. Mover was appointed as Curator. The other day when the building was being moved to it's new place of prominence on the Fair Grounds, a woman who has travelled the Springer Road for years, stopp- ed and inquired, Where did you get that old building?"
 The Fair Board plans to re- store the building, beautify the grounds and fill it with histori- cal items of the Valley, and All aska. Now is the time to do this curator Mover pointed out. With every passing year, these items are being lost, destroyed, or talk en from the area for individual collections or for other museums. It is too late to do much for this years fair, and the building is not in good condition, but a num-, Der of people have offered to furnish items for an exhibition, he added.
 If you have old relics of early days in the Valley, or even other parts of Alaska, the Fair Board would appreciate the loan of them for the three-day Fair. The philatelic department, Stamp collecting) will be held in this building this year, and a special effort is being made to get all stamp collectors to exhibit their collections who knows but that it might lead to an all Alaska Stamp Exhibition each year. Larger prizes are being offered and the exhibits will all be plac- ed under glass. Get in touch with the Curator or the Fair Board Secretary and acquaint them with what you have.
The frontiersman., 1955-08-18
FIVE QUALIFY IN QUEEN CONTEST

Five contestants in the 1855 Valley Fair queen contest have qualified and with their sponsors are buster than ever making fin al sales before the deadline, September 3. Two contestants were unable to continue in the contest because of their type work. They expressed their ap- preciation to those who support ed them and regretted they were unable to have enough free time to devote to the ticket sales. Stubs have been turned in to the fair manager.
 Girls who qualified are: Dona McKechnie, Janice Barry, Sonia Stadem, Jean Salisbury, and Carla Driggars. Jean had quail flied last week but not soon enough ot meet the Thursday press deadline. The girls are in Anchorage today, accompanied by Fair Manager Al Hagen and junior members of the Arctic Trails Riding club. They will ap- pear on several radio and tele- vision shows before returning home this evening. Another day of radio and television programs is planned for Thursday, August s.
The frontiersman., 1955-08-18
ALASKA PRODUCE
 WEEK TO FEATURE HOME INDUSTRY

Plans for the Alaska Produce Week, to be observed August 25
 September 5, are being firmed up this week by the Matanuska Valley Chamber of Commerce. Members heard reports from Stewart Durrant, chairman, H. F. Gazaway and Glen Hunt of the Hunt Advertising Agency at the August Is meeting.
 Although it's too late right now to do much on Territorial scale", Durrant pointed out, this can be the beginning of a big Alaska-wide project to pro mote the sale of Alaskan grown or produced products.
 Attractive and colorful posters are being prepared which will be distributed free of charge to merchants selling Alaska pro- duce during the special week. The posters will indicate to the purchaser that the product is a Nugget Buy. Items sold under this poster will be produced in Alaska and sold by Alaskans.
 Tn speaking to the group Hunt pointed out that Alaskan indus try has not had proper publicity. For instance, he said, how many people know that in Anchorage there is a furniture factory using nothing but local cottonwood. Also, the Anchorage Sand and Gravel Company is the sixth most we'll equipped establish ment of the sort in the United States.
 With limited time and budget, we feel that for this Alaska Pro- duce Week, we should narrow our aims down to one area of production and have chosen the Alaska produce grown in the Anchorage Matanuska Valley areas. Independent farmers, the M.V.F.C.A. and all others are in vited to participate in promoting the Alaskan grown and produced products during this week.
 With such a project backed by the Chambers of Commerce, I feel certain that you will get un- limited support from all areas of Alaska, Hunt stated. This can grow into a thing similar to the "Sunkist" brand used on Cali fornian products, he added. A Nugget Buy" will indicate to the purchaser that it is good buy an Alaskan buy and a golden op- portunity to support local pro- duction.
The frontiersman., 1955-08-18
MvFCA CROSSES OVER $5 MILLION IN '54
ABSENTEE BALLOTS AVAILABLE FROM
 US. COMMISSIONER

Absentee ballots may be ob- tained at the office of U. s. Commissioner Dorothy B. Sax ton in the Theatre building in Palmer for the special election to be held in the Territory of Alaska September 13 for the purpose of electing delegates to the Constitutional Conven- ton of Alaska, 1t was announ- ced this week. Voters in this area come under the Palmer Wasilla-T Talkeetna recording district and are classified as voters of Voting District 16, from which one delegate will be elected. Voters may also vote for 12 delegates from the Third Division at-large and seven delegates from the Ter ritory at-large.
The frontiersman., 1955-08-18
MTA Completes Early Stalking In Local Areas

Preliminary stalking of the Palmer and Wasilla areas have been completed by the Ma tanuska Telephone Association engineer, J. w. Bauler, it was announced today. The next areas to be staked will be Chugiak and Sutton, which is expected to be completed by next week. When final stalking is completed, bids for construction will be call ed for from contractors.
 Rehab Progressing
 The MTA rehabilitation pro gram is progressing slower than originally planned, according to Robert Partridge, MTA manager. Tn recent shipping strike and long delivery date of materials is greatly responsible, for the de- lay, he stated. The lead cable, which was purchased with the acquisition of the City of Palmer system, is being installed in the fairgrounds and Coop areas. Even with unexpected delays, the complete rehabilitation should be accomplished before the snows level the present spaghetti, Partridge said.
 The completion of the rehabil- itation will result in better ser vice throughout the entire pres ent system and will serve ade- quately until such times as the new dial system is cut over, he pointed out.
 Lee Hartley was awarded the bid for a 1855 Ford station wagon type vehicle, it was announced. Two others had submitted bids.
 MTA Manager Partridge and Engineer Bauler will attend the Alaska Telephone Association convention to be held in Valdez August 25, 26, and 27. Owen E. Meals, association president will preside at the meeting. Telephone system managers from all over Alaska are expected to be in att tendance.
The frontiersman., 1955-08-18
CAPA ENGINEER MAKES PALMER VISIT

Ivan Bloch, North Pacific Con- sultant engineer and Mrs. Jus tine Parks, president of the Ma tanuska Electric Association, were guests at the noon meeting of Palmer Kiwanis this week.
 While in Palmer, Bloch pointed out that the exploration work be- ing done at Cooper Lake by the Central Power Association is a step forward to avoid power shortages. Every State, and in Alaska too, an aecute power shortage is being felt. The req son for this, he said, is that more and more electrical appliances are being manufactured and put into the home. As soon as econ omically possible the hofnemak- CTS put to use such appliances as electric blankets - stoves heat CTS and many other items. This mans constant increase in power demand. If projects are not explored and. feasible sites worked out, it is not long before there is a power shortage.
 This trend is showing up all over the States, he said. Flee trical engineers used to figure that power demand would double in IT years now the demand is being doubled every three years and growing shorter all the time. Tn Alaska all the power avail able is not too much. Several sites are being explored by vari- ous departments. Among them are the Caribou Creek site and a series of lakes in the Kenai area.
 CAPA was formed by various electric associations in Central Alaska with the idea of tieing available power together, he pointed out. It would increase the total amount of power available and with each association partici- pating, wider interest in the pro- ject is possible, he added.
 Weekly reports on the progress being made at Cooper Lake are going to CAPA from the engin- eering firm, Bloch said. Today we are ahead of schedule and the geological survey looks good. Everything we h ve done and are doing is a matter of record, he stated. Money spent on the pro- ject includes the purchase of a high priced drill. ''This drill is capital investment. When we have completed our drilling work it will be available for other work. CAPA has an invest ment in this drill that has a high resale value, as there is no other like drill in Alaska, he said.
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The frontiersman., 1955-08-18
CITY CRACKING DOWN
 ON TRAFFIC WOLATORS

Warrants for arrest will be is- sued within the near future on 10 traffic summons which have not been answered, it was am nounced this week by City off cials. Frank Connally, city clerk, has submitted the tag numbers to Juneau and is waiting for id- ratification, following which warrants will be issued. Seven additional tag numbers are being submitted today.
 Speeders Pay $50
 Two speeders forfeited bail last week totalling $50. Russell Asay was issued a ticket for speeding 40 miles an hour in 25-mile speed zone on Colony street August IA. He forfeited bail of $20. Joe T. Gladden., Jr., speeding 50 miles an hour on Valley street, forfeited bail of $50. Bail is set at $1O for exceed ing the speed limit, plus one dol lar per mile oyer 30 miles per hour. If the violator fails to ap- pear for court, his bail is forfeit ed.
The frontiersman., 1955-08-18
MEMBERS HEAR ANNUAL REPORTS DURING MEETING

The Matanuska Valley Farm CTS Cooperating Association Pal mer's largest industry and the largest business of it's type in AL aska, grossed $5.2 million this past year, and will issue certifi- cates of equity in the amount of $253,23 to ASA consumer and producing members. The associa- tion's net gain before provision for Territorial and Federal taxes amounted to $348,847. These fig- ures were disclosed at the an nual membership meeting held last Saturday in the Central School gymnasium. This years dividend was declared at 19 per cent.
 The association employees ap- proximately 100 persons and paid out $62O,OOO in wages and salaries, and $17, ,435 n the health and welfare program. In addi- ton, approximately $40,000 was spent by the association in taxes and $33,940 for insurance, Con- trary to the belief of many, the Coop association does pay taxes
 Ito the city, territory and fed- eral government. Improvement and expansion programs this past year included a new dairy building in Spenard which is not quite finished, and work on the Fairbanks Creamery, totalling $159,6OO.
 During the meeting George Nc Neese, Toivo Bentti, William Hecker and Jack Newcomb were named by the membership to the board of directors. Other board members are Rex Kibbe, Clifton Grover and A. R. Carson. During the first board meeting officers for the new year will be elected. A new policy was voted by the membership whereby board members will be paid set sum for meetings attended New ar ticles of incorporation and a few minor changes in the bylaws were adopted during the meeting and annual reports from officers and departments were heard.
 A total of 5.74e.9e4 pounds of
 milk was purchased from dairy
 farmers for a total figure of
 $675.476. With equity payments
 included, farmers were this
 year paid an average of $l4.45
 per cw1. Milk runs 2.lS pounds
 per quart and at inc purchase
 figure. cost around 3l cents
 per quart. directly and indirect
 lY.
 Egg purchases averaged out at 821a cents per dozen. A total of 88,283 dozen eggs were purchas- ed by the Coop for $72,786. Other large purchases made dur ing the year were: 75 tons let tuce; 95 tons cabbage; 7715 tons celery; 150 tons carrots; 2 tons green onions; AZ tons turnips, l1a tons greens, 5 tons beets; and less than ton each in several additional items. Potatoes topped the list with a total of 49,853 100- pound sacks, purchased at an average of $3.93 per sack.
 Certificates of equity will be issued at a 19 percent dividend rate this year. One membership will receive certificates totalling $18,000. Other certificates range from quite low to several thous- and dollars.
 "A committee of Harold Thu
 ma, Jack Newcomb. and "A. n.
 Carson was appointed by out
 going president John Nash. 10
 further Investigating a possible
 merger of inc Panama Valley
 Farmers and the M. V. F. C. A.
 Prizes awarded during the meeting went to the following members Toivo Bentti, clock radio; Clyde Poisal, breakfast set; Pat Hemmer, electric grill; Joe Gislason, electric coffee pot; and Dave Philo, electric toaster.
The frontiersman., 1955-08-18
City Council
 Proceedings afaEsw

Employees of the City of Pal mer will soon participate in the Social Security program. Coun- cil members Tuesday night voted that a resolution and other neces- sary papers be prepared for plac- ing City employees under the Social Security program.
The frontiersman., 1955-08-18

employees OI the Olly VI dI- mer will soon participate in the Social Security program. Coun- cil members Tuesday night voted that a resolution and other neces- sary papers be prepared for plac- ing City employees under the Social Security program.
 
 Auditors of the area will be requested to submit bids for the annual audit of the City of Pal mer books, according to an unan- nnous vote of the Council mem berS.
 Members of the water commit tee reported that the well at the reservoir which had been out of order has been repaired and is now capable of producing 300 gallons of water per minute. The committee also reported that ditch digging work has started in the ARRC subdivision where the wood-stave line is to be replaced. Members of the street and water department are working togeth CT to lay the pipe, it was an nounced.
 Bingle Street and the avenue north of the churches have been wfdened this past week, the street committee reported. City Council members authorized the use without cost, of the city road grader and the services of the street department personnel to level gravel at the new high sch ool and at Swanson school, fol- lowing arequest from the Palmer Independent School Board.
 The City of Palmer will soon be capable of accommodating overnight guests 1t was an nounced. Cement work on the new jail cells is nearing comple- ton and steel doors are being prepared.
 Authorization to offer the city parking lot near the Fairgrounds to the Kiwanis Club of Palmer as a parking concession during the 1855 Matanuska Valley Fair was voted by council members.
 Complete building plans for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints were inspect ed and approved by council mem bers. The city clerk was instruct ed to issue a building permit up on payment of proper fees.
 Bills approved for payment in- cluded Matanuska Telephone Assn, $38.30; Bryant & Son, $37.50; Standard Oil, $1O.45; Pal rner Constructors, $2,OOO; Bert's Drug Store, $3.42; Health Center, $42.88; Valley Excavating, $43.00; Andrian W. Nolfi, $551.84; and Cotton Explor. and Dev. Co.,, $1454.00.
 The next regular meeting of the Council will be held in the clerks office Tues, August 30 at 7:30 pm, Mayor Charles Wilson announced.
The frontiersman., 1955-08-18

Mrs. Justine Parks, MEA presi- dent, was presented an award for leadership at the convention held in Kodiak by the Alaska Rural Electric Cooperative Asso- citation of which she is president. The award was made for out standing, continueing leadership.
The frontiersman., 1955-08-18

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TRIBUNE-sATURDAY. JUNE rs, 1855
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years. The whole is greater than the Of the parts
The United Nations is idea. 1t is not the des
which impeled the San Francisco Conference in l945,
but it just potent it's way and perhaps prae
teal.
The men at San Francisco thought they building
organization enforce the peace, but they IS
maybe so years ahead Of their time The
ton not-under the circumstanees could not have
been-a world policeman.
around the $50 but it made fund amentA diff
ference The difficulty and is that you can't police
power like the Soviet Union, you either negotiate
with IT, you fight it, and to fight it is world Eight
Of cold have put the United States in positive
position negotiate Now in 1855, the UN its tenth
anniversary San Francisco, provide the Of
incipient negotiations.
That is what the UN really s-a convenient meeting
ground where anita brought together and given
opportunity solve their problems where moral pres
generated to impe solutions where medators and
faet.hndng bodies and watchdog commisson pro-
vded to assist the peaeemAking process.
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does need mutlateral diplomacy Ii needs the conve-
tionand the proof-thst problems soluble by meth
DDS other than
The UN's principal memories this week are Of this
peacemakng process, its difficulties and s triumphs
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U. 5. Churehmen Plan Meetings
in Soviet?
BY MARY HoRkADAY

Staff Correspondent Of Christian seisnes Monitor
NEW YoRk-A first step looking TO . possible policy OF
meeting Of American and Soviet Christian leaders In the In
Of world peace has been taken here by the National
Council Of the Churches Of Christ In the u.sA.
Just in the Of proposed political talks at the
summit there Is considerable caution toward the proposal
first made the World Council Of Churches meeting In
Evanston Ill., last August But top ehvrehrsn meeting here
members OF the national councils general board, have
horsd study Of the proposal and given their chairman the
Dr. Eugene Carson Blake Of The Presbyterian Church.
the right take the steps Of inquiry In eensvfon
with the boards policy and strategy committee
The national council parallels new inquiry Into
the Christian attitude toward and peace that The World
Council Of Churches proposes undertake after meeting OF
IFS executive COMMITTEES In Switzerland this summer The
world councils study will be hs first major rsassssssnf by
religious leaders Of the wssnpsscs issue since The studies
in the ls4os by the commission for Just and durable peace
which Secretary Of State John Foster Dulles headed
DECISION ESSENTIAL
decision on the wisdom Of sending American church.
Soviet Union has been forced by current Or m
nsnf visits Of groups from individual denominations. The
board was told that several conversations between religious
Of the East and West have been held during the past
three years and others being planned
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ers led by Clarence Pickett Of Phsdsphis. visiting the
Soviet Union Of The group industrial eensOsn who
has said he anxious establish relations with the Soviet
Union on psoplssopsopls technical basis.
The Baptist World Alliance announced recently that vi'ss
Of s members including three Amsriesns have been
granted validated by the State Department for two
week visit The Soviet Union In August The groups seiN
ties there will be SOLELY religious"
Church leaders In the Soviet Union have accepted In
vfsson 10 visit England issued by the British Council 81
Churches headed by the Archbishop Of csnisrbvry The
Netherlands Eevmsnesl Council h sending sevr Protestant
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