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The Nome nugget. [volume] (Nome, Alaska) 1938-????, 1956-01-06
Constitution Convention Reconyenes
With Clash ON Initiative, Referendum

require that, of the 10 percent.
voter signatures needed on an I'M
tiative or referendum petition, 8
percent come from each of at least
two thirds of the election districts.
of the state. The move failed, 81
to II.
Unless reopened, the matter has
been settled in this manner:
An initiative or referendum Pc
tition must be signed by qualified
electors equal to 10 percent of the.
number of voters who voted in the
preceding general election. Sigma
lures must come from at least two
thirds of the election districts.
There is no requirement on the
specific number of signatures.
"Moral turpitude" was subject
ed to a going-over in motion by
John Hellenthal of Anchorage. He
wanted the phrase deleted from
section reading: Grounds for re-
call for elected public officials are
malfeasance, misfeasance, nonfea-
sance or conviction of a crime in
volving moral turpitude"
Hellenthal argued elected Off
Gals should be subject to recall
for the slightest offense, not Just
moral turpitude."
Hypocracy and inefficiency
should be valid grounds for recall,
he said.
George Mclaughlin of Anchor
age told the delegates the legisla-
ture might, if Hellenthal's motion
were adopted, define the word
"crime" to cover minor violations,
such as traffic tickets.
"They public officials should
be like Caesars wife, and the
sooner they realise it, the BETTER"
Hellenthal retorted. His motion
failed by voice vote.
The Nome nugget. [volume] (Nome, Alaska) 1938-????, 1956-01-06
Astronomy Notes
By OLAF HALVERSON

A planet which has made itself
visible and brilliant within the
last few weeks is Venus. 1t is now
extremely bright in the southern
and southwestern sky at four or
five o'clock in the evening.
Planets move about and because
it is now on the east side of the
sun it is called an evening star,
being visible only in the evening.
Venus is the brightest of the
planets and outshines all celestial
bodies except the sun and the
moon.
Venus has been called the
"Earth's Twin Sister" because it
closely resembles the earth in size,
mass, and distance from the sun.
Gravity at its surface is IS per-
cent of its value at the earth'S sur
face. The velocity of escape is high
enough to retain an atmosphere.
There is evidence that Venus has
an atmosphere comparable in
amount with that of the earth.
Twilight effects have been OBJ
served and the reflecting power of
the planet is high.
The Nome nugget. [volume] (Nome, Alaska) 1938-????, 1956-01-06
What Eisenhower
Said on Statehood
For Alaska Hawaii

WASHINGTON R-Here is what
President Eisenhower had to say
in his State of the Union message
yesterday about statehood for Al
aSka and Hawaii:
"One particular challenge con-
fronts us. In the Hawaiian Islands,
East meets West. To the islands,
Asia and Europe and the Western
Hemisphere, all the continents,
have contributed their peoples and
their cultures to display a unique
example of community that is a
successful laboratory in human
brotherhood.
Statehood, supported by the re-
peatedly expressed desire of the
islands people and by our tradi-
tons, would be shining example
of the American way to the entire
earth.
consequently, l urgently re-
quest this Congress to grant state
hood for Hawaii
also, in harmony with the pro-
visions / last year communicated
to the Senate and House Commit
tees on Interior and Insular AT
fairs, l trust that Congress will
make progress toward statehood
for Alaska in this session"
The Nome nugget. [volume] (Nome, Alaska) 1938-????, 1956-01-06
BY FLORENCE DoUTHIT

FAIRBANKS R-Alaska's Con-
stitutional Convention reconvened
after 15-day recess Wednesday
and delegates collided head on
with a holdover problem-the mi
tiative and referendum section of
the proposed state constitution.
For major attempts to change
the proposal failed and the day
ended with the heavily amended
article still before the convention.
One move to permit the future
legislature through a vote of two
thirds of the full membership of
the Senate and House to repeal
law initiated by the people, failed
TO receive the required majority.
AS that provision of the consti
tuition is now drawn, the governor
may not veto an initiative law and
the legislature may not repeal it
for two years. However, the legis-
lature may amend it at any time.
Maynard Londborg, Unalakleet
minister. spearheaded a move to
The Nome nugget. [volume] (Nome, Alaska) 1938-????, 1956-01-06
Destruction Bay Camp
Suffers Heavy Damage
In Winds of 5000 MPH.

OTTAWA, R-High winds last
week badly damaged an Army En-
gineers' maintenance camp at De-
struction Bay on Kluane Lake,
once a dangerous waterway for
gold-seeking prospectors in the
Yukon.
Winds of so mph. gushing up to
90 mph. ripped roofs off buildings,
blew down power lines and top
pied wall of the engineers gar
age. About 25 soldiers and civil
ians, their wives and families, live
at the camp, 1888 miles northwest
of Dawson Creek, BIC.
The engineers do maintenance
work on the Alaska Highway.
The Nome nugget. [volume] (Nome, Alaska) 1938-????, 1956-01-06
Alaska Democrats
To Pick Delegates
10 so Convention
BY D. HAROLD OLIVER

WASHINGTON, R-Democrats
from Alaska will hold a conven-
ton this weekend to pick the first
delegates in either party to the
presidential nominating conven-
tons of 1856.
The convention Jan. 7-9 will
choose six-vote delegation to the
Democratic National Convention
starting in Chicago Aug. 10.
The first delegation to the Re-
publican National Convention that
opens in San Francisco Aug. 20
will be completed in an Oklahoma
convention set for Feb. 6.
Alaska Republicans and Okla
homa Democrats will name their
delegates at later conventions, the
dates for which have not yet been
fixed.
Alaska Democrats sent an unin-
structed delegation to the 1852
Democratic National Convention,
but it cast all of its six votes on
all three ballots for Sen. Kefauver
of Tennessee
There will be 1872 votes in the.
1856 Democratic National Conven-
ton, with twice as many delegates
if each state and territory ttkes
advantage of a new party rule
permitting them to allot one-half
vote to each delegate.
The Republican National Con-
vention this year VIII have 1928
votes and as many delegates.
Eighteen states, Alaska and the
District of Columbia will hold
two-party presidential primaries
this year. Three of the states and
Alaska actually pick delegates in
conventions.
The Nome nugget. [volume] (Nome, Alaska) 1938-????, 1956-01-06
Calvin Poole Is New
Juvenile Board Director

JUNEAU, R-Dr. Joseph O..
Rude, chairman of the Board of
Juvenile Institutions, said here
Wednesday that the salary of the
new director of juvenile institu-
tons will be $500 a year.
The new director is Calvin
Poole, county juvenile probation
officer at Bremerton, Wash. Poole
formerly held several public jobs
in the territory.
The board concluded meetings
here Wednesday night, reviewing
problems of juvenile delinquency
in Alaska.
The Nome nugget. [volume] (Nome, Alaska) 1938-????, 1956-01-06
Seattle Attorney Chosen
For Appointment as
First Division Judge

JUNEAU-A former Seattle at
torney, Ford Q. Elvidge, has been
chosen for appointment as district
Judge in the First Division as sue
eessor to the late George w. Folta.
This was reported on reliable
authority last week by the juneau
Independent.
Elvidge was reported to have
won the endorsement of Republic
can Party officials and approval
of the Justice Department. He is a
protege of Gov. Arthur Langlie of
Washington and is at present serv-
ing as governor of Guam.
The Seattle mans name is ex-
pected to be submitted for nomin-
alton by President Eisenhower
soon after Congress convenes. Ell
vidge is reported to have said he
will refuse an interim appoint
ment. In other words, he will not
serve until and unless he is con-
firmed by the Senate.
The Nome nugget. [volume] (Nome, Alaska) 1938-????, 1956-01-06
HIS HALF. PRESUMABLY

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, R-Wil-
liam Gene Shelton of Little Rock
Wednesday waived his right to
contest a divorce sought by his
wife, Peggy Lou, but he asked
chancery court to force her to give
him half of their wedding picture
The Nome nugget. [volume] (Nome, Alaska) 1938-????, 1956-01-06
DIRTY THIEF TAKES BATH

TULSA, Okla, R-Ralph Mu-
rano has complained to police that
every weekend while he and his
wife are out of town some dirty
prowler enters his home.
However, Murano told officers,
the intruder takes only one thing
"a bath. He knows, because the
bather leaves a ring in the tub.
The Nome nugget. [volume] (Nome, Alaska) 1938-????, 1956-01-06
RECORD EARNINGS BY
FOOD CANNING FIRM

NEW YORK R-Libby, McNeill
& Libby reported Thursday earn
ings of $4,056,236 for the six
months ended Nov. 6. 1t was the
highest for any comparable period
in the company's history, said C..
S. Bridges, president.
The Nome nugget. [volume] (Nome, Alaska) 1938-????, 1956-01-06
OCTOPUS OUT. POPCORN IN

TOKYO, R-Popcorn is gaining
favor with young japanese movie
goers, survey of theater owners
showed today
Previously, movie fans with an
urge to MUNICH had favored dried
octopus.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-06-14
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ward T. Miller, who observed 1T
is the high probability of arrest,
trial, and conviction that makes
the would-be offender pause. Strict
enforcement of the law is a prime
requirement in dealing with anti
social behavior in any community,
Further evidence of growth in the
9th Maryland District is the notice
from the Federal Communications
Commission that they have ac-
cepted and filed the application of
Richard F. Lewis, Jr., of Frostburg,
for a license to operate a radio sta
ton there.
On My Calendar: | plan to at
tend the installation of officers of
Montgomery County Post 2958
Veterans of Foreign Wars. Thurs
day, June a, at the Naval Medical
Center in Bethesda. | shall attend
the breakfast to be given by Gen
eral Hauck at the Pentagon on June
Is. plan to be present at the dedi-
cation of the new Post building for
the Wheaton Ground Observer
Corps on June II.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-06-14
SAME HIGH QUALITY
No Change In The Formula
The Painters Choice

This fine quality house point has long
record Of superior performance to recon-
mend it for your home. For more than 40
years this better point has been constantly
improved TO keep it an outstanding value.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-06-14

The pending postal rate increase
measure should be debated on it's
merits and not passed or rejected
on the basis of political eXpediency.
The bill is major step in the di-
rection of bringing postal receipts
somewhere near the cost of carry
ing the mail.
Early Congresses recognized
that the transmission of letters for
the public was service of the gov
eminent and that the cost should
be paid by the individual using the
postal system. We have travelled a
long way from this pay-as-you-go
concept. Our postal deficit has
grown to the point where it is cost
ing the taxpayers almost a thousand
dollars minute to make up the
difference between postal receipts
and the cost of carrying the mail.
The House Interior Committee is
currently holding hearings on the
ACCESSIBILITY of coal research pro-
gram. | have a bill before the Con-
gress which would authorize the
Secretary of the Interior to in
augurate a coal research and de-
velopment program. 1t would pro-
vide for an immediate program
without waiting for a House Com
mittee review.
am very pleased with the prog
ress being made on the Little
Youghiogheny Watershed Project.
| am informed that final plan has
been agreed to by the local spon-
soring organizations and the De-
partment of Agriculture's Soil Con-
servation Service.
One of the major pieces of legis-
latiOn relating to the social and
mental health of the citizens of the
District of Columbia is the narcotic
control bill. l am heartily in accord
with the purposes of the act. On
the matter of penalties, l would
like to quote my friend Rep. Ed
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-06-14
Extension Meetings

Miss Ethel Grove, home demon
stration agent, announced several
meetings for Homemaker groups
for the ensuing week.
June 18, Mt View club at 1880
with the topic, Using Your Bank"
June 10, Hoyes club at 1870 at
the home of Mrs. Clark Schloss-
nagle. Mrs w. w. Dewitt will
give the topic.
June 20, Accident club at 1880 at
the fire hall Mrs. John Schloss-
nagle and Mrs. Frank Spoerlein
will present the topic.
June 81, Friendsville club, 1880
Mrs. Fred HENDERSON will present
the topic.
Four-H Chicasaw club at
the home of their leader June IS,
1870. North Glade club June 10,
7:3O, at the All building.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-06-14
CRELLIN

Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Carskadon and
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Fike were
Wednesday dinner guests of Mrs.
Clyde Duling and family Bayard,
w. Va.
The Young Ladies Sunday School
class met last Thursday evening at
the home of Mrs. Kenneth Shaffer.
Mrs. Dale Ellis is a surgical pa
tient in the Garrett County Me
mortal hospital in Oakland.
Robert Shaffer, of Washington,
d. c.. spent the weekend with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Shat
fer.
Kenneth johnson sustained a
broken arm while at play at his
home here last week
Mr. and Mrs Roy Simmons and
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Gray, Of CoWen,
w. Va, were Sunday visitors of
Mrs. Lilly Simmons.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Fike and
Mrs. Erwin Fike were Saturday Wis
itors of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Stemple at Amboy w Va
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-06-14
Awarded Certificates
For Mentoi Health Work

Two Oakland women, Mrs. Paul
B. Naylor, of the Oakland Civic
club; and Mrs. l. r. Rudy, Jr, of
the Junior Woman's Civic club,
we're awarded national certifi-
Gates of appreciation for their or
CARNATIONS at a meeting of the
Maryland Association for Mental
Health last Monday at Brownsville
State hospital
The certificates thanked the two
women for the campaign efforts of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-06-14

At commencement exercises on
June at Charlotte Hall Military
academy, Pfc Vaughn Hardesty,
son of Mrs. Hazel Hardesty, Oak
land, received certificate of merit
for having the highest average
grade in his class. Highest grade
in the entire school was 947. Pfc
Hardesty had an average of 92.4.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-06-14

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Steiding spent
the weekend with Mr. and Mrs
Perry Steiding at Frederick.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Carskadon
were weekend guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. II. Shaffer, at Buckhannon,
w Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Fike and
Mrs. Erwin Fike we're Sunday Wis
itors of Mrs. May Beckman and
children, near Eglon w Va.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Adams and
family and Mrs. Stella Adams and
son Bill spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Michaels last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Burl McCarty, of
MorgantOWn, w Va, were week
end guests of Misses Phyllis and
Alice Uphold.
Rev and Mrs. Joseph Hoopen-
gardner and family, of Frostburg,
spent a few days last week with
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ashby.
Mr. and Mrs Harold Garrett and
son Danny spent several days this
week with relatives in Chenille,
w. Va.
Fred Colaw and Donnie ColaW
spent Tuesday in Pittsburgh, Pa,
on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bittinger,
of FairvieW, and Mr. and Mrs Will
liam Sanger. of COrdova, were call
ers at the home of Mrs. Erwin Fike
on Monday.
Miss Dolores Bowser, of near
M0rgantoWn, w. Va. is visiting
relatives here this week.
Six were killed and II injured
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-06-14
With Our Men
In The Service

Seaman Apprentice Charles A.
Browning, who has been in Phila-
delphia the past week with his
aunt, Miss Bonnie Browning, is now
visiting relatives and friends in
Oakland before reporting for duty
i'm Boston on the USS Gantling.
MIR. Browning is a son of the late
7. Holmes Browning, of Charles
ton, w. Va.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-06-14
Gets Certificate Of Merit

Crossword Puzzle Answer On Page seven)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-06-14

Six were killed and II injured
when jet plane exploded in a
row of frame houses in Minneapo-
lis
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-09
Contributions Coming In For Nome Y Youth Center; Trip Still Not Paid For

The Youth Center Committee reports that contributions are be- ginning to arrive from the States. So far, they have come from New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Illi- nois and Arkansas.
 Townspeople are reminded that more money is needed to offset the expense of the trip to New York, which was obtained on the Pay-Later Plan of Pan American Airways. The cost was under written by Chief Webb. Contribu- tions may be given to Sgt. August or left at the Police Station.
 Chief Webb has been assured by an operator of large lumber mill in Washington that he will make available all the two-by- four lumber needed to build the youth center. Another company has offered to contribute all the shiplap needed.
 A financial report will be pre- pared and submitted to the Mug get this week.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-09
CAP Cadets Plan for
 Elmendorf Encampment

The Civil Air Patrol Cadets held their regular meeting last Thursday. It was attended by B members.
 Summer encampment at FL mendorf Air Force Base was dis cussed. Twenty-one Cadets are making plans to attend the en- campment in August. They are reminded that the encampment fee of $l3.25 must be turned in to Mrs. Richard August by July 10. Those who have ID cards are re- quested to bring them as their serial numbers must be obtained.
 The Cadets will hold their reg ular dance this coming Saturday. The time and place will be an- nounced later.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-09
Two Nome Explorer Scouts Leave Today For
 New Mexico Encampment

Two Explorer Scouts left today for an encampment in New Mex ico. Representing the Nome group will be Fritz Chambers, son of Mrs. Thos. Johnson, and Taylor Moto Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Taylor Moto ST.
 They will join other Explorer Scouts from Fairbanks, Anchor age and Kodiak in Alaska and then meet another delegation in Seattle.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-09
In Commissioners Court

Earl Sorenson was found guilty of issuing checks without funds. He was sentenced to 180 days in the federal.jai with 90 days sas- pended if he makes good all out standing checks.
 Joe Regula was given a sen- tence of 30 days for being drunk in public place.
 Myron Wheeler was appre- hended for negligent driving, which, according to the US. com missioner, is not as bad as reck- less driving but very important. The penalty for the first offense is $15. However, the third offense will carry a large fine, revocation of license and jail sentence.
 Negligent driving includes fast driving and careless observance of traffic laws.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-09
PETE BRANDT TO LEAVE ON EXTENDED VISIT IN STATES

Pete Brandt, a pioneer who is one of the few remaining charter members of Igloo No. l, Pioneers of Alaska, is scheduled to leave for the States tomorrow on an extended visit.
 Before retiring from active work he was with the US. En- gineers, Harbor Department, for many years.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-09

FOR SALE-Cushman built Sears motor scooter, h.p., lights.
 windshield, excellent condition.
 Best offer. Main 184. 83c
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-09
NEW ADDITION TO cAvoTA'S STORE OPENED TO PUBLIC

The new addition to Cavota's Store opened for business today and almost doubles the stores floor area. ff fs
 The store windows are given over to hardware and camping supplies while the remainder of the new addition will house sthe women's and girls lines of cloth ing and shoes.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-09
Naturalization and Immigration Agent Here Until July l1th

Neil Bowen, of the U. s. Ma turalization and Immigration De partment, is expected to be here from July g to II.
 Anyone wishing to make an appointment with him is request ed to call at the US. MarshaPs s Office.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-09
Mir. and Mrs. Charles Stack.

MT. and Mrs. Charles Stack. formerly stationed here with the CAA and now at Fairbanks, have announced the birth of their ninth child, Sean James, born last week weighing 8 pounds and ls ounce.
 Their other children are Brigid 9, Kathleen 8, Bernard ', Steven 6, Mark 5, Kevin 4, Vincent 3, and Eileen IT months.
 Stack is the aircraft controller at Fairbanks.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-09
ALL CAR OWNERS

Annual sticker licenses for mo- for vehicles which came on the boat are new due and payable at the City Clerks Office. For trucks SIS: for passenger vehicles Slo.
 Carl Webb 81 Chief of Police
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-09
WE'LL BABY CLINIC

Well baby clinic will be held al the Nome Health Center on Tuesday. July 10. between l:30 and 3 pm. Child health confer ences and immunizations are available.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-09
Standard Oil Tanker Dischargine

The Standard Oil Co. tanker California Standard is in the roadstead discharging fuel oil, gasoline and oil products for the US. Smelling Co.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-09
MIMI HOSPITAL

Admitted: Thomas Koyuk, Don Hungerford, William Self. Stan ley Akvaluk.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-09
NOTE OF THANKS

I wish to express my sincere appreciation 10 all those friends who expressed their sympathy with flowers and many other thoughtful acts of kindness.
 82 -Myra Mcdonald
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-02-09
Attend Scout Dinner

Garrett county was well repre-
scented at the Potomac Council Boy
Scout appreciation dinner held
Tuesday evening in Cumberland.
Participating in the program was
Merritt Feather, Deep Creek Dis
trict training chairman. who paid
tribute to unit leaders of the area.
Among those attending were Mr..
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-02-09

Mr. Stcvenson's coyness become
eagerncss but presidential aspira-
lions were kindled in the rocky
blossoms of various other Demo-
Gratis TO such a point have these
progressed that there is now a
tendency upon the part Of some
quite influential party persons to
push Mr. Stevenson aside despite
his claims TO the nomination. This,
of course, comes mostly from those
who, because Of the Eisenhower
illness. want to run themselves. It
should, perhaps. be somewhat dis
counted because of that Nonethe-
less it is certainly true that Mr..
Stevenson has not grown in pO-
litical stature or strength since the
last campaign. Nothing he has said
or done has brought him any votes
he did not have before. AS rule
in politics a defeated candidate does
not stand still. Either he gains in
strength after a defeat or he loses.
Few today contend that Mr. Ste
VenSon is more popular than he
was before True, he has the sup
port of most of the leading Demo-
Gratis who were with him before
Mr.. Waiter Reuther. the brash
young CLIO chief; the Americans
for Democratic Action; the chair
man of the National Committee,
Mr. Paul Butler, and his predeces-
sor, Mr. Stephen Mitchell; Mrs.
Franklin Roosevelt and. her three
not highly esteemed sons, James,
Elliot and Franklin. Jr None of
these, except Mr. Reuther, has much
to contribute politically, and no
one contends that there is any
thing like an overwhelming popu-
lar demand for the good Adlai. Add
this to the fact that his two most
vociferouS supporters are the gar
rulOus Senator Hubert Humphrey.
of Minnesota, and the belligerent
Senator Wayne Morse, of Oregon,
who left the Republicans in the last
campaign and is now one of the
leading breast beaters on the Demo-
cratic side. Neither of these car
ries much political weight outside
their own state or inside the SEN
ate.
To sum up, while Mr. Stevenson
probably has enough strength to
achieve the nomination after a
struggle there exists nothing like
great public sentiment for him
nor a unified party demand AS a
strong "titular leader it does
seem that he might have become
the outstanding and inevitable can
didatc He has not become either
However. such IS the way OF con-
ventions-and politicians-in their
search for harmony that he may
even be nominated unanimously
But il seems perfectly clear that
the enthusiasm and zest with which
he was supported last time does
not quite exist now. He has no new
tricks in the bag and he has slipped
a little. Furthermore, he talks as
if he knew it.