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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-20
"WHEN YOU 00USE y
NAUTICAL GLOSSARY:

FREEBOARD: The amount of
hull between waterline and deck.
SKEG: A vertical fin running
for a short way along the after
end Of the keel.
PAINTER: Rope fastened to
bow of a small boat for making
it fast.
LIMBER HOLES: Small holes
between frames and floor which
permit bilge water to flow fore
and aft.
MOUSE: To prevent a hook
from slipping by putting a rope
turn around its end and stand
ing part.
DOUSE: To suddenly lower
something.
Copyright. 1855, by Superior Features
Syndicate. Incl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-20
FL PATIO VINDIcATES HER NAME
Cotboot Wins Respect
Of Destroyer Skipper

fat lady hosting her skirts to
hop a puddle.
But if there should be trouble
under sail. Ell PATIO is equipped
for that, too. A 30-horSepower
inboard engine purrs contentedly
when called on. The auxiliary
was put to the test on Ell Pato's
first voyage under her new
skipper in June. Richards and
a volunteer crew brought her UP
from Annapolis, where he bought
her, and learned a lot about bay
and river sailing on the way.
Given a Scare
For one thing they learned
that your senses can play tricks
on a foggy night. Cropping for
an unlighted bell-buoy off North
Beach, Md, produced an I'M
scheduled jibe of whacking
proportions. However, the only
damage was suffered by the
helmsman's ego.
Richards also learned that he
who sails at night on the Chesa-
peake or Potomac runs a gaunty
let between f1Shnet stakes, too
close to shore and the big ships
that come driving up channel
out of the gloom. Ell PATIO re-
well the tanker that
gave her a close shave just above
the bridge at Morgantown.
held a strong light on
the catboat's sail to warn the
tanker off. but the ship was slow
to react. She put a Searchlight
on Ell Patio. and held the little
sailboat in its binding glare and
came right on, pounding down
her own beam Of light. When
the tanker finally did veer of
it was too close for comfort.
The curses that came from the
tanker's bridge would have been
answered. except that Richards
and crew were sort of holding
their breath.
On the plus side. Richards
lists one aid to navigation that's
not on the blue-water books. He
swears that when you get too
close to shore at night of
Southern Maryland, you're
warned of by the whirling grind
of the slot-machines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-20
Ihardhead and perch on occasion.

X 4 4 4
Star Correspondent McKown
sends us a photo of Thomas Wall
of Martinsburg, w. Va. with a
big brown trout he caught in
Mill Greek nearby. which weighed
just over seven pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-20
FORE AND AFT
BY MALCOLM LAMBoRNE

When the outboards and in
boards roar over the Potomac of
the old Polo Field tomorrow and
Sunday, racing fans will be see
ing the whites of the drivers
eyes. That has been one of the
reasons the Capital Power Boat
Association regatta has been
such a drawing card in the
relatively few years it has been
run. You can almost get spray
in your face from the show.
Now comes the good news from
General Chairman Henry Bur-
roughs Of the Presidents Cup
Regatta that unprecedented steps
are being taken to give spectators
a real sense Of being part of
the show in September. Here is
the way 1t is shaping up:
The race committee with all
its paraphernalia is going to
operate from a barge jutting rs
feet out from the seawall. Driv-
ers. accordingly, will speed close
by the barge for the start. bring
ing the boats within a good
range Of the thousands of spec
tators along Hams Point. In
addition. Burroughs plans to
award trophies to the winners
and runnersup from the same
barge. all in full view Of the
fans.
You are going to be able to
see not only their boats but what
the drivers look like for the first
time" Burroughs promised this
week.
He also disclosed that Henry
Kaiser, the West Coast indus
trialist who occasionally takes q
flier at racing unlimited hydros,
is entering two boats in the
feature race September is and
l6. They are named Scooter Too
and Hawaiian Kai III and they
have the honor of being the
first two official entries for this
years event.
Kaiser had an aluminium hull
hydro here five years ago but 1t
never really got going. The new
est addition to the Kaiser feet
should produce better results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-20

Whether Tor fishing, cruising
family-style. with cupboard or
inboard motor or just sailing,
there's the greatest variety of
boats to choose from this coun-
try has ever seen.
Let's look at the choice from
the 8-foot dinghieS to the 20
foot runabouts and cabin
Cruisers:
PLANNING HULLS :. designed
for maximum efficiency with top
speed, high-powered cupboard
motors.
Or are you looking for roomi-
ness, comfort and seaworthiness
at lower speeds? Then you1l
want a Displacement Hull. Be-
yond q certain point Of per-
Torrance, no matter how power
full an engine is driving it. q dis
placement hull will 60 only so
fast. It's surprising how many
such craft are being propelled
around with twice the motor
they can use. So why waste It?
ROWBOATS lead all other
makes in popularity. Flatbot-
toned, roomy and sturdy, a good
rowboat can be used for fishing.
on rivers, lakes and coastal
waters. and outboards specially
designed for them are low in
cost, developing up to ship.
DINGHIES AND PRAMS,
though meant for getting back
and forth from ship-to-shore,
primarily, are being built today
with reinforced transoms that
will take o small cupboard, and
are immensely popular. A dinghy
lis light, can be car-topped.
hauled out of the water easily
by one or two people and has
wide versatility - particularly
some of those that come with
a small centerboard, rudder and
sail. Great thing for juniors Cor
adults learning to sail. Prams,
being a type of dinghy, with the
squared off bow looking like a
transom, have the advantage
of offering more room at the
same length than the pointed
bow Of the dinghy proper.
HALF-DORIES are noted for
seaworthiness. Built along the
lines of commercial fishing
dories, they have a low, wide
transom instead Of a tapered
stern. which makes them more
suitable for an cupboard. But be-
ware of boats that have too low
a transom. and this applies to
any style that uses cupboard
motor power; the way they'll
ship water over the stern is a
sight you won't enjoy. Half
dories are particularly useful for
offshore fishing and some designs
will plane at speeds of IS to Is
mph.
UTILITY BOATS for general
outboard use. are usually broad
beamed, low-cut transom and
open hull. Some have q small
forward deck for rough water
protection and for slowing gear,
Ranging from 10 to 10 feet, the
utilities are fast, ideal for water
skiing. They come with either
V or round bottom and will take
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-20
THE WEEK
IN BOATING


tomorrow
Capital Power Boat Asso-
citation regatta, stock out
boards, between Memorial and
18th street bridges, noon.
Start Of two-day Atlantic
Coast championships for
Thistles, West River, Md.
Start Of two-day Dixie dis
trict championships for Light
ningS, Baltimore Yacht Club.
Start of two-day Cambridge
MD Yacht Club sail regatta,
including Admiral Byrd series
for Hamptons.
Start of two-day Comet
class territorial series, Cor
sica River Md Yacht Club.
Sunday
Capital Power Boat ASso-
citation regatta, outboards and
inboards, noon.
Weekly races of National
Yacht Clubs second summerV
series. Washington Sailing
Marina, 1880 pm.
Thursday
Capital Yacht Clubs annual
dinner and dance, Chesapeake
Yacht Club on West river,
8 pm.
Friday
Potomac River Power
Squadron boats gather at
mouth Of West River for
cruise to fifth district rendez-
vous off Sue Island, $3.50 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-20
BY HENRY Muslin

It's long way from the bridge
of a 2,800-ton destroyer to the
cockpit of a 20-foot sailboat,
but Navy Comdr. A. A. (Andy)
Richards is making the jump
with jacktar ease.
Richards has joined the fleet
Of week end sailors in the Wash
ington area by means of Ell Patio,
a vintage catboat he berths at
the Belle Haven Marina bIlow
Alexandria.
Ell PATIO, which means duck in
Spanish, has dimensions to
match her name. Her beam is
just half her length, but there
are compensations that go with
duck-like lines: Two ample
hunks in the cabin forward and
plenty of room in the semicir-
cular cockpit aft. There's also
assurance in the way Gel Pato's"
heft and generous freeboard
handle the Potomac River chop.
Ell Patio Almost Alone
Last Saturdays stiff wind kept
most sailboats of the river, but
not Ell Patio. Richards is learn
ing the small boat ropes from
another Pentagon sailor, Comdr.
Charley Baldwin. who like Ell
Patio halls from New England.
They were on the river most of
the day between Alexandria and
GunSton Cove and saw only two
other boats under sail. One of
them was 30-foot sloop moving
on StaySail plus engine. The
other was too distant to identify
and didn't stay on the scene long.
There we're times Saturday
when FL Pato's lee deck was
awash, but Richards and Bald
win put no reef in her gaff-
rugged sail. They're accustomed
to big winds and whitecapS in
Maine, where Baldwin comes
from, and know catboatS can
take it. The breed has all but
vanished in these parts, but
veteran catboaters like it rough.
They know a catboat heeled over
in a strong wind rises up on the
wide curve of her hull and
scampers over the waves like a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-20

side, and across the bay and into
Eastern Bay and the mouth Of
the Choptank on the other side.
Big perch. pan-sized hardheads.
jumbo spot and the usual run Of
toads. eels and blowfish make up
the bulk Of catches. Rockish
may be enticed after dark by
floating soft shelled crabs in the
lower Patuxent. as well as some
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-20
OUTDOORS
With BILL LEETcH

II you can stand the financial
gan and are fortunate enough to
be able to engage q boat for on
shore fishing for marlin, don't
pass up the chance. This prom
ises to be the hottest marlin
fishing of the Jack Spot and
other favorite places for many q
day. The fish are there in great
numbers and the fun has been
fast and furious. So far, many
more fish have been released
than brought to eaff, which is
all to the good. Since many are
being tagged by boat captains
before release. some important,
information, hitherto unknown,
eventually may be brought to
light. AS far as we know, none
of these tagged fish has been
recaptured, but some are sure to
be caught.
y = 4 +
Head boats going out Of Ocean
City, Md. Indian River Inlet and
Lewes. Del, are coming back
loaded with bottom fish. Porgies
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1956-01-07

ten percent above a year ago. In
dustries of all kinds are undertak-
ing huge expansion programs.
Finally, in recent speech, Vice
President Nixon listed elements
of strength which assure further
progress" He emphasized that our
recent expansion has come pri-
marily through activities of private
rather than government enter
prise: that it is based on the nor
NAL foundations of peace rather
than the crisis demands of war.
Our prosperity has broad base,
with rs per cent of the total in
come going to labor
These and other factors led him
to say; With this solid foundation,
we need not fear for Americas
future
We, too, here in Alaska, need
not fear for Americas future, nor
that of Alaska's Much government
spending is going into Alaska S
economy. But there are signs of
Alaska coming into its own with
private industry recognizing its
wealth that needs development In
dustrally it has great future.
1856. we feel sure, will witness
great strides to that end.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1956-01-07

February 7 you, as voter, will
be asked to expand the city limits
to include outer Mission Road to
the Commissioners office.
There is no doubt in the mind
of the. writer that such land should
become q part of the City of Ko-
diak.- The majority of the citizens
living in the area have expressed
a desire to become part Of the
City,. enjoy the services and accept
the responsibilities attached to I'M.
corporation.
The recent fire points up the
need of the Mission Road section
Tor one of the services that the
City can give. There is no doubt
eur excellent fire department will
assist whenever called upon, where
ever the need exists. But to be a
part of the City, and know you
have that protection is worth some.
thing, too, The other facilities the
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1956-01-07
,,ltN$0 NsysA :

The new Director, Howard Dem
Arrest, announces seyeralinhortaht
meetings to be held in the near
future. >
Last Tuesday, the Religious Ad-
visory Committee met and planned
the program for Hospitality night,
January II.
January 10 the Program Plan
ming Council, with George Taylor
as chairman, will meet. The Opera
ting Committee, under the chair
manship of John Gibbons, will
hold its regular monthly meeting
JANUARY II.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1956-01-07
-, A $4OO,OOO,OOO,OOO Economy

Experts predict we will reach
the stupendous figure of a $500,
600, 5000 economy. That means
we will turn out goods and services.
of that value in a year. Further
than that, they predict we will not
only reach that figure in the near
future, but go beyond it.
In the third quarter of this year,
our production was at the annual
rate of $500, 1000, 100000, far above
the same period in 1854.
Nothing is more dangerous than
long-range economic forecasting. of
course. 1t would be a foolish man
indeed who would state categoric
ally that the U. S. economy can 90
UP and up ad infinitum But it is
a TACT that we made the transition
from active war to peace without
the big downturn that most figured
inevitable The comparatively mild
post-Korean decline was brief, and
since then, with a few exceptions,
the indicators have been rising.
There are many more good signs.
In September construction totaled
a record $4,OO0,OO0,0OO. Employ
ment hit peak for that month of
64,7OO,000. AS of late date, manu-
facturerS' backlogs of orders were
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1956-01-07
Here There and Everywhere.

walt Kraft is back in his accus-
toned place at the Mems store. He
had gone to Seattle-for medical at
tention, but is now back at the old
grind again, apparently fit and
ready to 90 for another year.
Some people think it is long
time to stay in Alaska, if they
don't 90 Outside" every few years.
An old-timer in Fairbanks appar-
emily doesn't have any difficulty
along those lines. Thomas Quirk,
who came to Alaska in 1902, left
recently on his first trip out of
the territory since 1917. That's SO
years in Alaska. What changes in
store for him. to behold in the
States! He is said to have followed
every gold stampede started in
Alaska.
Speaking about going Outside,
it won't be necessary to do that to
keep up with Stateside trends,
when we get television here. It's
going to happen, but just when,
hasn't been announced as yet.
Many people are eagerly looking
forward to it's advent. Many with
children are not. They say "just
another headache"
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1956-01-07
BASE BIRTHS

Edward Allen, 8 lbs. l51a ozs.
December 81, 1855 to Wilma Jean
and Floyd Allen Patton, SN, USN
Edward Dean, 7 lbs. 5 ozs., De
cember %, 1855 to Georgia Clair.
inc and Clayton Edward James,
SIN. USN.
Kitty Colleen, 3 lbs. 8la ozs.,
December %, 1855 to Mary Emilia
and Patrick Clayborn, AMP, USCG.
David Earl, S lbs. Is ozs., Deem
Der "a 1865 to Rosa Arlene and
Henry Escer Woolf, FIN, USN.
Robert Harold. Jr., 8 lbs. Az o.,
December "a. 1855 to Arlene Ruth
and Robert Harold Brooks, PVT,
USA.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1956-01-07
A Word For Annexation

City can give, such as water and
sewer, are impossible to adequate
ly provide by private means.
From the City voters point of
view, annexing land is sign of
growth. 1t is worth something to
a community to expand its borders.
To expand is to increase its use
fulness. BY expanding. newsvOters
are brought in, new voices may be
heard in it's government, new tax
payers on the rolls. Its facilities
must needs to be increased-thus,
its services are broadened, its use
fulness multiplied.
The trend today in all communi-
ties throughout the United States
is to expand the corporate limits
of the cities. 1t has been found the
only way to protect the small sub
urb, furnish it the services it
needs, and in so doing greatly
benefits the larger community,
too.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1956-01-07
FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS

An instructors first aid course
is being organized.
All persons who are interested
in attending, are asked to contact
Elva Horn at Base phone 1872.
People active in Scouting are: par
ticularly urged to take the course.
The time and place will be an
nounced. The course is open to
residents in town and on the Ma
val Station.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1956-01-07
VIOLATORS NOTED

Violations of a City ordinance as
regards the burning of refuse has
been noted by the Fire Chief
George MagnuSen.
This ordinance states that the
burning of refuse is to be done
only between sun-up and shutdown,
when the wind does not exceed Is
miles per hour. Burning any other
time creates a hazardous condi-
ton.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1956-01-07

Don Clark returned to Fairbanks
this week to continue his studies
at the University of Alaska.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1956-01-07

Published every Saturday at Kodiak. Alaska
Yearly Subscription Rate $500 e - w.
Entered in the Posoffce at Kodiak, Alaska Second
Class matter under of Congress of March 3, 1873
THE ISLAND PUBL sHING COMPANY
Sig J. Digree, Editor and Publisher
Betha Digree, Executive Secretary
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
exclusively repubca-
dispatches credited not otherwise credited in
this paper and also the local published herein.
SVezvs of o4merca's Last Frontier
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1956-01-07

During Christmas week, the USO
saw many servicemen use its ia
cilities and attend its functions. 1t
was busy week for the outgoing
director, Zero" Syphers and the
new director. All programs were
highly successful.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1956-01-07

Little four year old Kenneth
williams almost stirred up man
hunt of huge proportions when ne
took off from his home last Wed
nesday morning. He lives in the
Aleutian Homes area, and his
mother missed him about 1890 a.
m. Not seeing him anywhere in
sight, and not finding anyone who
had, she contcted the Shore Patrol.
Chief Vickery of the Police De-
partment was notified and he in
turn alerted his men, notified the
u. S. Marshall, and had the radio
station broadcast the child's deS-
cription. After about three frantic
hours, the little fellow was located
about three or four doors from his
home 1t illustrates one thing any
way. AlertnesS on the part of the
Police department, and willing
ness of all to cooperate.
Don Clark returned to Fairbanks
this week to continue his studies
at the University of Alaska.
II
Carolyn Gallagher and Carol Toll
bert were brief visitors for the
holidays but returned this week
to their schools.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1956-01-07
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor:
l am sure that / voice the senti-
ment of many of our citizens in
saying a most sincere Thank You
to Mill Vokacek and his capable
assistants who are laboring so
faithfully in maintaining our utili-
ties in good order under adverse
weather conditions.
They are out removing snow
from our main streets in miserable
weather and performing other SER
vices while we are comfortable in
side.
We are indeed grateful and take
this means of saying so.
o. A. Torgerson,
President
Bank of Kodiak
The more we put off, the easier
it is to fall into the habit of wait
ing Nathan Howard Gist, author
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1956-01-07
CRY HOSPITAL NEWS

Florence Marie. 6 lbs. 8 ozs.,
born December 26 to Florence and
Peter unger.
i Robert JOSEF .shAsl II ozs..
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1956-01-07

born December 81 to Sarah and
Joseph Mccormick.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1956-01-07
NOTICE

The private road behind Knud-
sens store leading to the Post Of
flee will be closed from midnight,
Jan. Z, to midnight Jan, 8.
(s) Emil Knudsen
Evening star., 1956-12-06
Cages Scoring
Helps DeMatha
10 Opening Win

Ernie Cage, sophomore basket
ball player at DeMatha last win
ter. has returned bigger. stronger
and more aggressive for the new
season..
The 6-foot-3Ia junior poured
in % points, all from the floor
and grabbed % rebounds in less
than half the game yesterday as
the Stays routed Charlotte Hall
military, 80-39. at DeMatha in
the opener for both.
Bill Wilson added IL points
and Mike Costello 10 to the
StagS' total. DeMatha is host tc
Chamberlain at $3.50 pm. tomor.
row and woodward Prep Tuesday
before engaging strong Carroll
a week from tomorrow.
woodward Prep's scheduled
game at st. Mary's Of Annapolis
yesterday was Cancelled.
TODAY
Columbian Prep at Gallaudet Prep
1870.
| TOMORROW
Bethesda-Chevy Chase at Washington
lice, 1880.
Chamberlain at DeNlatha. $40.
Walter johnson at Montgomery Blair
Alumni at Montgomery Blair, $50.
Alumni at Suitland, s.
Laurel at Sherwood. z.
Christmas Jamboree Tournament at
lGallaudet Prep, z.
St. Johns VS.. Calvert Hall at Mount
st. Joseph (Baltimore), 7:15.
Carroll at Mount st. Joseph, S:4b.
Baimbridge Prep at Bulls Prep, $50
Capitol Pages at Priory, z.
Alumni at Bladensburg, z.
Alumni at Luther jackson, 7:30.
St Anthony at Anacostia, $3.50.
Spingarn at Hoftman-Boston, g.
Parker Gray at Carver (culpeperl
7:45.
SATURDAY
Walter johnson VS.. High Point al
lB-CC, T.
Christmas Jamboree Tournament al
lGallaudet Prep,
SUNDAY
Mount st. Joseph VS.. st. Johns at
Carroll. 2.
Loyola at Carroll, $3.50.
Evening star., 1956-12-06
Lions Seekinq
Fourth in Row
Over Blades

The surprising Washington
Lions will be in New Haven,
Conn, tonight seeking their
fourth straight win over the
Blades, defending champions of
the Eastern Hockey League, and
fifth in six matches since Gaff
Turner took over as player
coach.
The Lions still are in the
league cellar with six victories
and IL defeats, but last night
Showed 1869 customers at Uline
Arena that conditions may i'm
prove. They whipped the Blades,
So, with ease.
Roy Hammond, veteran center
suspended before Saturdays loss
to Johnstown, was reinstated for
last nights match and the Lions
perked up noticeably. Bob Nc
Gregor pumped in three goals
and Bernie Bernaquez the other
two as Washington grabbed a
40 lead after two periods and
|coaSted in.
Goalie Jack Spencer warded
of 26 New Haven shots in his
best showing of the season. Vern
Jones and Ron Telford scored
in the last period to ruin Spen-
GERS bid for a shutout and close
the gap to Al before McGregor
finished the scoring with a sue
cessful shot at 1921.
Philadelphia came from be-
hind to win a 7-6 decision in
Johnstown in the only other
Eastern Hockey League match
last night. stretching its first
place margin over Charlotte to
three points. Charlotte is host
to Clinton tonight.
Philadelphia has a 1871 rec
ord for 81 points, Charlotte is
1874 for "a, New Haven, lilo
for %. Johnstown. 7-12 for IA,
Clinton, 6-10-1 for 13, and
Washington, 6-12 for IL.