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The Nome nugget., 1956-12-28
Alaska Delegation Arrives In Tennessee on Their Way to Nations Capital

NASHVILLE, T e n n. R-An Alaskan delegation, seeking state hood for their territory, arrived here today on public relations jaunt to Washington.
 They are headed by Ernest Gruening and William Egan, al- ready chosen as senators from Alaska if and when statehood is granted, and Ralph Rivers, elect ed representative on the same basis. They are accompanied by their wives.
 The group arranged brief conference with Gov. Frank Clement, who will make them honorary citizens of Tennessee.
 Gruening said he hopes Presi- dent Eisenhower will recommend Alaskan statehood in his message to Congress.
 The visitors leave tomorrow by automobile for Washington and plan to stop over Saturday night at Bristol, Tenn.
The Nome nugget., 1956-12-28

Many college students can't spell common words, some do not know the alphabet, and some thing should be done about it, he told the American Assn. for the Advancement of Science.
 "It is well known that college students do not read, write, nor comprehend as well as they could. This study lover a 26-year per- iod) proves they can't spell"
 Dr. Crooks cited these among the probable reasons:
 Children don't get enough drill in writing and spelling. We are addicted to slogans, incorrect public signs and notices. Most school teachers seem to feel that
The Nome nugget., 1956-12-28
Oil Men File on 599,O4O Acres in Koyukuk Basin

FAIRBANKS, R-Filings on 599,O40 acres of land believed to contain oil and gas deposits were recorded yesterday in the name of a Pennsylvania oilman and five other persons at the US. Land Office.
 It is believed to be the largest single such filing in the history of Alaska and cost $152,570 in fees. The acreage is in the Koyu- kuk Basin, 220 miles due west of here.
 Plans are being formulated to drill in the region not later than Nov. Is, 1858, and geological par ties are to make surveys this summer.
 Oil and gas leases aldeady have been taken on about 100000 acres of Koyukuk Basin land by other persons or firms.
The Nome nugget., 1956-12-28
Wilson to Continue As Defense Secretary At Least Until Summer

WASHINGTON, R-Charles E. Wilson indicated yesterday he ex- poets to continue as secretary of Defense at least until next sum- mer.
 Wilson, returning from holi- day at his Michigan home, was met at the airport by newsmen. They asked if he would remain in his job until action on the mill itary budget is completed by Con- gross, usually in July.
 My present intention,' Wilson replied. "is to see it (the budget through. But I might change my mind, of course.
 "A man never knows what is going to happen to him these days"
 Wilson went to the Pentagon to resume work on the budget. He had a meeting later in the day with Eisenhower on the subject.
The Nome nugget., 1956-12-28
RED CROSS DRIVE HERE GETS $S4 FOR REFUGEE RELIEF

Rev. w. Mecklenberg, local Red Cross chairman, reports that a total of S84.74 was collected for the Hungarian refugee relief drive, over-subscribing the sum requested from this chapter by $24.74.
 Most of this was due to the vol unteer work of the Boy Scouts who gave their time at booth in the Federal Building one day.
The Nome nugget., 1956-12-28
Stores To Have 3-Day
 Holiday Over New Year

We made a mistake in Wednes- days paper
 The US. Mere and Nome Hard ware and the Northern Commer- cial Co. will be closed on Mon day and Tuesday next week to enjoy a three-day, well-earned holiday, instead of Tuesday and Wednesday, as stated.
 Dorothy's, Polet's and Cavota's $ Store will also observe the three day holiday.
The Nome nugget., 1956-12-28
CITY COUNCIL MEETS
NEW FIRE CODE TAKES EFFECT ON JANUARY 1

A City Council meeting, de- layed because of the Christmas holidays, was held last evening at the City Hall.
 The new Territorial Fire Code was read and studied by the Council members and plans were made to adopt resolution at the next meeting to comply with the code, which becomes effective on January 1, 1857.
 The new code includes city and territorial inspection, particularly of new construction, and it is planned to eliminate those haz- ards to decrease present fire losses.
 Just how it applies to fire haz- ards and electrical deficiencies in old buildings will be explained later.
 Addition 10 Old School
 A report was read by contractor Bill Gillis on the two-room addi- ton to the old school for the high school. Gillis showed plans for two rooms 37 X 54 feet, to be built so that two similar rooms can be built later above these rooms, if necessary.
 Gillis stated that the structure can be completed by fall in time to comply with the requirements which limit the time of the 1857 building season. A total of $41,- 1870 is requested.
 The Council is meeting tonight with the School Board at pm to make final arrangements.
 Insurance on New School
 The city clerk reported that in- surance on the new school amounted to $1,329.57 for three years.
 The Standard Oil Co. requested a refund on sales tax for which they had billed the MIX Go. and for which payment has been re- fused.
 The Q Cab has notified the city that it will move their new build ing off the sidewalk as soon as weather permits in the spring. 
 Transient Military Personnel
 The city received assurance Continued on Page 1'wo)
The Nome nugget., 1956-12-28
Reorganized Army Combat Units
 Will Be Cleared to Atomic Warfare

SAN FRANCISCO, @-lnfantry' divisions made up of five combat units and geared to fight atomic as well as conventional warfare, soon will replace the bulkier, three-regiment divisions.
 Armored divisions also are to be modernized, but changes in them at this time will be compar- atively minor, the Army yester- day announced in Washington and at 9th Army headquarters here.
 Field tests have shown that the unit best suited for modern war fare is larger than the old battal- ion and smaller than the regi- ment." Just how many men it will have was not disclosed.
 The reorganized infantry divi- sions will be characterized by in- creased firepower, greater mobil- ity and the capability of wide dispersion to survive under atom ic attack.
 The Army announcement said the plan for divisional reorganiza- ton has been recommended to President Eisenhower and Secre- tary of Defense Wilson. It re- auires their approval before going into operation. But the Army ap- parently hopes that approval will be forthcoming in time to start the reorganization in some of the divisions within the next month or two.
 New Weapons
 A whole new group of weapons is contemplated for the new divi- sions. The Army has announced new 7.62 nm. machinegun, which it describes as "a light weight, general purpose gun de- veloped to replace all three of the present 80 calibre machineguns.
 The 7.62 bullet is just frac- tion smaller than 80 calibre.
 There is also a new rifle on which tests have been completed which fires the NATO ammuni- ton and embodies certain im- provements.
 Anti-Tank Missile
 The infantry will have a new guided missile known as the Dart" transported by light truck and described as "a simple but effective anti-tank missile with a high probability that a single hit would destroy a heavily armored tank"
 Improved artillery, mortars, submachine guns, and the addi- ton of Honest John and other type missiles will, the Army be- ieves, make the smaller division much harder hitting.
 Helicopters, both for transport ing personnel and supplies, will play major role.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-17
Good KVECSGHseHI .

Wholehearted support of the Garrett County Playhouse
in its second will be excellent investment for citi
of the mountain top
Last years performances proof that this is high
class entertainment and is deserving of all the support the
community give that the summer theatre may be-
permanent feature of the summer entertainment
program.
Last years campaign to underwrite the project pro
vided enough encouragement 90 ahead and result the
ended with small nest egg to start off the present
year than persons being
plan for seventyve which will be additional
expense but the anticipated increase in attendance is cal
culated to more than offset this expenditure.
This year eight performances being planned instead
of six Gene Yell associate director of drama at the UnVer
sty of New Mexico, has been resident here for
years and his interests in this We depend
him provide the type of high class entertainment
performances will be Of high calibre
Any worthy venture such this theatre makes
the mountain top allurng and inviting to the
travelling public This in provides income for the
which is vitality needed in maintaining normal way
life We believe it will receive the assistance deserves
We merely remind the public that right is the
time give support through the advance sale of
which is being carried by the Business and Pro-
fessiona Womens Club The club receives percentage
the receipts which is used for community projects.
The seasons plays have been announced. All
standing There should be doubt to the of the
campaign AS said before-its excellent investment
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-17
Little League
Season To Open
Tuesday, May p

The Oakland Little League opens
its third season Of play on Tuesday
May %. The Little Leagurers, their
managers, and all interested folks
will meet in Oakland at Center
Street Elementary school for the
annual opening day parade. The
time set for the parade is p. m
Appropriate prc-gamC ceremonies
arc TO be conducted at the Little
League diamond and the opening
game will begin at $50 p. m. The
parade had been scheduled for Fri
day, May IS, but had to be post
poned as the field was not ready
for the game.
The success of the Little
League depends upon the support
given it by parents and friends of
the boys who play" declared Rev
Randall Prince, publicity director.
These leaders of tomorrow are
worthy of the best we can give
them" He urged the citizens to en-
courage the boys by being rcgu-
lar spectators at the games.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-17
Deep Creek Church
Reaches Fund Goal

Last Sunday the Deep Greek
Baptist church campaign to raise
$4,000 came to a close with reports
the the goal had been reached.
One year ago an unidentified
donor had placed a $4,000 deposit
in the Garrett National Bank in
Oakland to the credit of the church
with a challenge to the local CON
grcgation to raise $4,000 in cash
by Mothers Day of 1856. and if this
goal was attained. another deposit
of $4,000 would be made by the
same unknown party, TO make a
total of $4,000
A proviso was attached to the
gift and challenge that the entire
amount, plus any additional funds
needed was to be used to erect a
new stone-veneered church build
ing to replace the present frame
edificc which has been used since
1897.
On Monday of this week Rev.
Paul S. Parker, local pastor, was
informed by the Bank that the final
additional deposit had been made
but the identity of the donor has
not yet been revealed, according to
statement made today by Dr..
Parker.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-17
Mahoney Admits
lie Was Defeated

George p. Mahoney on Sunday
conceded to Willard E. Tydings in
Maryland's Democratic primary
election for us Senator.
Mahoney said he had sent Tyd-
ings a congratulatory telegram.
Tydings, vacationing in Hot
Springs, Va, thanked Mahoney,
praised him as marvellous vote
gcttcr,' and commended him for
conducting a "high-typc campaign
in the primary.
Tydings and Mahoncy finished
the primary with rs unit votes each
and with Tydings about 5000 ahead
in popular votes.
Unit votes arc allotted to each
county and Baltimore districts on
the basis of seats in the lcgisla-
ture, and all of a Subdivisions unit
votes go to the candidate with the
most popular votes Ill the SubdlVl-
sion
Unit votes determine the nomi-
nation but if there is a tic in that
department the popular vote win
ner becomes the nominee. Al
though nomination to statewide Of
flee had gone four times previous
ly to the candidate who trailed in
popular votes but led in unit votes,
there had never before been d tic
in the unit vote.
In the general election Tydings
will oppose Republican Senator
John Marshall Butler, who de-
featcd him six years ago.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-17
IT LOOKED HOPELESS.
Early Morning Fire
Damages Local Hotel

A stubborn fire early Monday
morning caused damage estimated
at between $4,000 and $4,000 to the
Manhattan hotel on Second street,
in the town of Oakland.
The fire was first noticed at APP
proXimatcly ? a m, by Mr. Sis
Ter, a passing motorist, who rushed
into the hotel to warn the night
clerk to call the Oakland Fire COM
pany.
Fire Chief Emroy Bolden said
flames were coming through at the
roof of the two-story building when
the company arrived at the scene.
There were twelve guests in the
hotel at the time All were able
to get out of the building safely,
although they we're not able to
bring all their belongings One
man had to be assisted down a
ladder.
The barking of a dog through the
Railways was credited with awaken
ing the guests and enabling them
to get out of the building in plenty
of time. When the fire was discov-
cred the dog made the rounds of
the Railways and spread the alarm
in this manner
Fire companies from Kingwood
and Terra Alta, W. Va. and Deer
Park and German were called and
they assisted in fighting the blaze
which took moro than two hours to
be brought under control. Tho roof
of the main section of the build
ing was entirely destroyed and six
rooms were Quilted. Absence Of any
wind made it possible for the fire
men to subdue the flames The
first floor was completely soaked
by water and the rooms where the
fire did not enter we're damaged
by the heavy dousing of water.
Tom Sheehe, owner, said the
building was only partially covered
by insurance He was undecided
yet this week whether to rebuild
the structure or tear it down, The
lower floor of the building con-
tanned, besides the hotel lobby and
dining room, a discount store and
a barber shop. Water also severely
damaged the contents of these
business establishments
The fire attracted the attention
of a large number of persons.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-17
Graduation Activity
For Northern Listed

Plans for graduation week at
Northern High school have been
completed, according to William j.
Fleming. principal.
The sermon to the graduates will
be given Sunday evening, May 27,
at o'clock, in the school gym
nasium. DR.. Paul S. Parker, pastor
of the Deep Creek Lake Baptist
church, will deliver the sermon.
Rev. J. d. Shaffer, pastor of the
Methodist church, Friendsville,
will assist in the service.
Glass day will be observed Tues
day afternoon, May 20, with a one
act play and traditional class-day
activities.
The graduation exercises will be
held in the school gymnasium on
Thursday evening, May 81, at $50
o'clock with Dr. Earle T. Hawkins,
president of the Maryland State
Teachers college at Towson, de
livcrine the address. The diplomas
viii be presented by Ross Spcichcr,
president of the Board of Educa-
ton
Parents and friends of the gradu-
ating class are invited to all cXer-
ciSes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-17

Paul Muha, principal of the Oak
land Elementary school for the
past one and one-half years, has
been appointed principal of North
ern High school. effective at the
beginning of the fall term. it was
announced this week by the Board
of Education The board unani-
mously approved the recommended
ton of Willard l. Hawkins, county
superintendent Of schools
He will succeed William j. Elem
ing, present principal, who tender
ed his resignation to the Board of
Education last week. to become eff
fective at the close of the present
school year MIR Fleming has ac-
ccptcd a position elsewhere in the
state.
Mr. Fleming. prior TO coming to
Northern High school, was princi-
pal of a junior high school in
Charles county for a number of
years. He is the only principal the
fouryear-old Northern school has
ever had. Mir. Hawkins said he had
done an excellent job in organizing
and administering the school dur
ing this time.
Mr. Muha was transferred from
Northern High school during the
middle of the last school year to
become principal of the Oakland
Elementary school He was a class
room teacher and administrative
assistant at Northern before being
transferred to Oakland.
He holds his principals certificate
and Masters degree from the Uni
vcrsity of West Virginia in school
administration Mr. Hawkins said
he had done an outstanding job in
the Oakland school exhibiting
rare capacity in educational leader
ship and developing a fine spirit
of school and community relations.
Other Principals Promoted
The School Board also unani-
mously approved the recommended
ton Of the Superintendent for
other promotions as follows:
Foster Riggs from principalship
of Grantsville Elementary to prin-
cipalship Of Oakland elementary;
A. B. Dean from principalship of
Accident Elementary to principal
ship of Grantsvillc Elementary;
Continued On Page Severn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-17
Placed Under Bond
On Assault Charges

G. Wells Bray, Deer Park, was
placed under $1,000 bond for his
appearance at a hearing scheduled
for today on charges Of assault,
before Trial Magistrate w. 0. Bit
ger.
One charge of assault was alleged
to have taken place upon his wife
who was patient in the Garrett
County Memorial hospital as the
result of previous assault An
other charge of assault was filed
by his fathcr-in-laW, Leslie Rode
HEAVIER, of Sang Run
Bray was placed in the county
Jail Monday night after allegcdly
a disturbance at the hos
pital and also at the Rodeheaver
home. At the latter place Sheriff
Paul w Fisher said Rodehcaver
finally struck him ON the head with
a poker necessitating five stitches
to close the wound.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-17
Red Cross Seeks
125 Blood Donors
BIoodmobiIe Due In Oakland
Next Wednesday
Afternoon

One hundred twenty-five pints of
blood are needed next week to
complete the years quota, it was
announced by the Garrett County
Chapter of the American Red
Cross.
Workers will endeavor to obtain
this amount at the next visit of the
Johnstown Bloodmobile unit to the
Oakland fire hall next Wednesday,
The bloodmobile will operate from
II to 6 o'clock.
Members of the Junior Woman's
Civic club are sponsoring the To-
cal recruitment for blood donors.
Other workers are Mrs. Cecil Lay
ton. Bayard; Mrs. Tom Fraley, of
Crellin; Mrs. E. c. Clatterbuck,
Deer Park; Mrs. John Stevenson,
ST., Mrs. Martha Ready and Mrs.
Donald MacMurray, Mt Lake
Loeb Lynn; Mrs Edward Glotfelty,
Hutton and COrinth; Mrs. Harold
Bittinger, Monte Vista and Cherry
Greek road.
Mrs. Grover Stemplc, blood re-
cruitment chairman, said that
June 80 was the end of the Red
Cross year and that they hoped to
achieve their goal. She urged all
who have appointments to make
every effort to report but should
they be unable to keep the appoint
ment, to call Red Cross head
quarters as carly as possible in
order that other donors could be
contacted
Watkins will be accepted at
their convenience, Mrs Stcmple
said, and added that IF it were not
for these volunteers the quota often
would not have been met"
Since the last bloodmobile visit
on January IS up to the present
time a total of 100 pints of blood
have been used by the local hos
pital, tWenty-seven pints Of this
amount being used in the past six
teen days
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-17
Hung Jury" Ends
Trial in Oakland

Members Of the jury which heard
a condemnation case Monday in
the Circuit court in Oakland we're
unable to reach verdict after
over three hours of deliberations,
resulting in a hung jury"
The State Roads Commission had
offered Leo Fredlock Schenck,
who resides along US. route 219
near Deep Creek Lake, $3.50 for
about one and eight tenths acres of
his land This was in 1851
The defendant was seeking $1,000
Members of the jury went to the
sccre Monday morning and during
the afternoon heard testimony in
the case. The testimony pointed out
that the building of the road on
Schcncks property had practically
ruined spring a source of good
water. and also cultivated field
was cut in two by the SRC.
Representing the SRC were Fred
A. Pudcrbaugh, Cumberland at
tomcy, and William O. Treacy,
Oakland attorney Associate Judge
Neil c. Fraley presided
Due to the hung jury" new
trial will be held and new jury
selected to hear the case in Sep
tember.
Tuesday another condemnation
case involving property of Am
brosc Schenck, father of the de-
PENDANT in Mondays case, was
heard in the Circuit court by the
same jury. The SRC offered $500
for the property while the defend
ant sought $1,000 The property adj
joins the land owned by the son.
The jury brought in a verdict for
Mr.. Schenck in the amount of ST.
700 after dclibcrating only short
time.
Three other condemnation cases
were scheduled for trial, Wcdnes-
day morning, concerning the Patti
son property at Bloomington, but
when the jurors reported for duty
they we're informed that Associate
Judge Neil c. Fraley had received
a telephone call at 8 o'clock stating
that the cases had been settled
amicably out of court.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-17
Two Students Are
Seriously Injured
Run OFF Highway Near Nor
guntown early Sutur-
day Morning

Robert Dewitt and Edward TIinc-
baugh, Of Crellin, senior students
in Southern High school, Oakland,
were seriously injured early Satur-
day morning when the automobile
in which they were riding ran off
the highway east of DcllsloW, W..
Va, and plunged down 18O-root
embankment
The two had attended the junior
senior prom at the school and a
portion of the planned program of
the high school P.-T.A. which fol-
lowed the dance. They had agreed
to meet Jimmy Harvey who was
returning to Markleysburg, Pa,
with his date, at Lone Star Inn.
but the location of the Lone Star
was misinterpreted and instead of
heading for Friendsville the two
boys headed for MorgantoWn. The
accident occurred about a m.
Both boys are patients in the Mo
nongahela General hospital and
will probably remain there for sew
eral weeks. Dewitt is suffering
from a fractured left leg, frac-
tured skull, and decorations about
the face. limbaugh is suffering
from a fractured right wrist, a
fractured left arm, a fractured pei
Wis and an eye injury. The latter
crawlcd back to the highway after
the accident to summon help De
Witt was unconscious.
The automobile, which was
owned by DeWitCs father, was a
complete wreck
Kenneth Johns, high school
principal who has been getting a
daily report from the hospital and
who also visited them on Monday,
said that hospital attaches re
ported that, providing no complica-
lions occurred that both boys
would recover.
Dewitt is a son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph Dewitt limbaugh is aN son
of Mr.. and Mrs Harold limbaugh.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-17
temperance Play
To Be Presented

A forty-fivc minute Temperance
play, "A Leadin',' will be pre-
scented at the Bear Creek Church
of the Brethren, Accident, on Tues
day, May %, at 8 o'clock.
The play portrays the influence
that a party of women attended a
number of years ago has had on
their lives There is humor as well
as tragedy.
Participating are Mrs. Roy
Broadwatcr, Mrs, Clark Schloss-
magic, Mrs. Francis Miller, Mrs.
Fred Alexander and Mrs. Council
CLANCY.
At the same time a short film ON
the camping program at Camp
Calico will be shown The public
is invited