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The frontiersman., 1956-01-12
s;;say Goriest Q-en b A! llih, s2Ih Grade Students

It was announced today by J H. Hutchison. chairman of the Governors Committee on Elm p1oyment of the Physically Han- dicapped that the essay contest on Employment of the Physical ly Handicapped through Employ ment" The five winners of the Alaska contest will receive, in ad- dition to a certificate signed for the President, $50 first prize, $40 second, $50 for third, S20 for fourth and $l0 for fifth. The first prize essay will compete in the national contest which will close March Is, 1856
 The Alaska Tuberculosis Asso- citation has contributed the prize money for the Alaska essay con- test. The Disabled American Yet erans will contribute the prize money, transportation and expen- ses for the five winners in the National contest. The first prize of $1 LOGO, known as the Judge Robert S. Marx Award, is nam- ed after the first National Con- mander of the Disabled American Veterans.
 The Alaska contest is open to any 11th or 12th- grade student in public, private or paroehial high schools in the Territory, includ- ing those individuals at an equi- Valent educational level in pulp lie or private institutions. Judges of the Alaska contest are Dorothy Novatney, deputy commissioner of education, Dr. l. J Montgrom= cry, Alaska Merit System and George Rogers, economist, Gov erner's staff,
 The essays should be less than 1900 words, typed double spaced on 81a by II white paper, in four copies, with the students name, home and school address, and En- glish teachers signature on the stapled essay cover sheet. The essay must be original in all re- spects. Short quotes may be in= cluded if exact source Is given in a footnote reference The essay should be received in the office of the chairman of the Governors Committee, Box 2568, Juneau, not later than February 20, 1856.
The frontiersman., 1956-01-12
H0MEMAKER'S NEWS
 H
Glacier View Club

The December meeting of the Glacier View Homemakers' club was held on the 20th at the home of Pearl TroWbridge, with seven members present.
 After enjoying a pot-luck lunch, the members played Ca thering Snowballs" Plans were completed for giving Christmas basket to a needy family, and the meeting ended with a gift exchange.
 Suttonette Club
 The Suttonette Honemakers club held their regular meeting December 27 at the home of Mrs. Lorraine Johnson. After our meeting lovely pot luck lunch was served.
 The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Pat Smith on Tuesday, January 10
 Cheechako Club
 The regular January meeting of the Cheechako Homemakers club was called to order by President Billie DeJulio at the DeJulio residence with IT mem- bers present. Co-hestess Ida Stad- Ter served a delicious orange pud- ding desert.
  Roll call was answered with our hobbies Useable items were displayed and make-over suggeS- tions were discussed.
 Marylou Rideout. home demon stration agent, presented several items, explaining how they may be made useable again. Knitting instructions were given.
 Bills were presented and ord- cred paid among which was 22.95 to the Valley Presbyterian Hos pital for syringe kit the club re- gently purchased. It was voted to pay $f0 to March of Dimes.
 Our next meeting will be held at the home of Francis Brown with Lois Kepler as eo-hostess on February B.
The frontiersman., 1956-01-12
Farmers Tax Guides Are Now Available

Farmers facing income tax forms to complete will find tax guide available in their nearest Extension Service office, Exten- sion Associate Director Arthur s. BusWell said today Publication No. 22', Farmers" Tax Guide Income and Self 1f-Employment Taxes, is the title.
 The booklet gives farmers a check list of farm income and ex- penses. Tepics covered include filing requirements, accounting periods and methods, importance of good records, farm inventories, depreciation and depletion, capi- tai gains and losses, self-employ- ment tax and other items.
 According to the tax guide, person with tWo-thirds of his gross income from farming and a taxable year starting January 1, has two choices. He may file his return and pay the tax on or be- fore February IS. He may choose 10 file an estimate of his tax and pay this amount by January Is, then file return and pay the bal ance due by April Is.
 The guide also explains how a farmer should file return if this business year does not start Janu- ary l, Buswell said. The tax guide is free.
The frontiersman., 1956-01-12

Water, a subject which affects farmers, manufacturers, home makers, miners and sportsmen, IS the theme and title of the 1855 Yearbook of Agriculture.
 Alaskans interested in scann- ing the book may inspect office copies sent by the U. S. Depart ment of Agriculture to Alaskan Extension Service agents.
 Since the yearbook is publish ed under direct Congressional authorization, the Alaska Exten- sion Service does not have a bulk supply to distribute, associate di- rector. Arthur s. Buswen ex- plained. Water. the yearbook, is for sale from the Superintend-
The frontiersman., 1956-01-12
MASS SET FOR 10:3o AIM. AT ST. M!CHEELsS

Members of St. Michaeps Cath ollc Church in Palmer are re- minded of the change of hour for regular Sunday morning mass. The Rev. James P. Snead this week announced that Sunday masses will be held at 10:30 am, beginning Sunday, January 15, instead of g am. There will be but the one mass, Rev. Snead said.
The frontiersman., 1956-01-12
VhTE2, SUBJECT 0F NEW YEARBOOK

ent Of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington 9. D. C. p
 Prepared in the U. s. Depart ment of Agriculture, Water" in- cludes weather cycles, erosion. care Of watersheds, floods and their prevention, irrigation, use of waste water by industries, water for gardens and lawns and Tor fishing and waterfowl, sew age disposal, pure water for rur- al homes, and research.
The frontiersman., 1956-01-12
SECOND SEMESTER REGISTRATION AT UNIVERSITY JAN. 20

Registration for second semes- ter at the University of Alaska will be from 8::30 am. to 4.30 pm, Friday, January 20, Mrs. Irene Gardner, registrar, announ- ced today. Instruction will com mence Monday, January g.
 Mrs. Gardner said first year
The frontiersman., 1956-01-12

entering students should be at the Brooks Memorial Mines Building, room 20l, January 19, to take the compulsory guidance testing. It will commence at 8 am
The Arizona post., 1956-11-23
Tucson Youths
Go To ConcIuve

Congregation, community
and camp will be the impor-
tant issues discussed at the
four-city conclave of the
Southwest Federation of Tenn
pie Youth, now meeting in FL
Paso over the Thanksgiving
weekend. Thirty delegates
from Temple Emanuel, in
Tucson, are joining other
chapter members from Phoe-
nix and Albuquerque in the
annual youth seminar, which
Ell Paso hosts, this year.
Leaders of the conclave in
clude, Rabbi Albert T. Bilgray.
The Tucson contingent, led
by their president Jane Rosen-
blum will return to Tucson on
Sunday.
The Arizona post., 1956-11-23

the Independents with 13. In
the second game on the Nov.
IL opening day, Tucson AZA,
with Jerry Lederer and Stu
Rabinowitz scoring 13 each,
edged by Jolson AZA, 1928.
Allen Kamin led JolSon AZA
with 9 points.
In the second round of
games the Independents, get
ting 20 points scoring from
Marvin Quinn, defeated Tue
son AZA, 60-39. Lederer and
Blut had 13 each for Tucson
AZA. The other scheduled
game saw the Blue Diamonds
forfeit to the Young Adults.
The Arizona post., 1956-11-23
Tau DeIts Win
Cage Opener

Tau Delta PhiS strong baS-
ketball team won the opening
game of the new Jewish Cen
ter Athletic Association bas-
ketball league.
The Tau Delts defeated the
Independents, 44-35 with Mar
golis taking high point hon.
ors with IS. Gene Maddox led
The Arizona post., 1956-11-23
Project Opened
BY Grandma
Rofhberger

A new project to further
equip the Tucson Jewish
Community Center has
been launched under the di-
rection of Mr.. Morris Shan
house, chairman OF the en-
doWment committee.
Donors of $3.50 or more
will have their names enter
ed on the new Equipment
Plaque.
The first donation was the
The Arizona post., 1956-11-23

sponsoring of lobby show
cases by Mrs. Jeanette
Rothberger at a sum of
$500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22
WINGS & WHEELS
By CHARLES YARBRoUGH
Grand Canyon No Accident?

controlled airways flying except
to avoid weather until Air Route
Traffic Control can provide traf-
fic separation from other aircraft
on the same route.
Operations would be some
what curtailed," he admits. POS
Sibly some of us might lose our
runs"
But, he concludes, "in my esti-
nation this is the only way we
can properly discharge the re-
sponsibility placed on us by the
people who ride behind us and
the duty we have to ourselves
to be safe in the air."
4 4 x
Ever hear of a rock Cornish
game hen flying $50 miles an
hour?
Braniff International Always
served them up, broiled, to top
off an airborne menu last week
by way of introducing the new
Ell Dorado, a plush version of the
DC-7C which began the Wash
ington-New York Texas run Sat-
urday.
Flight and fowl, at 10000 feet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22

DODGE LANCER 5 INCHES LOWER
Out with the most extensive styling his
than WndShiedS
visibility DodgeS
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an actual value Of around SOS
million some time ago although
carried on the books at between
$12 million and $13 million.
Chairman Tyssowski told an
other stakeholder the company
had not increased dividends to
match higher earnings, because
of the need for expansion funds.
Counting the value of a stock
dividend. however, last years
dividends of Woodward &
ILothrop, amounted to SIS per
cent and we're the largest per-
lcentagewise in a list of ten large
department stores of the Nation,
he said.
In addition to the 50 million
outlay in Chevy Chase the COM
pany plans another project to
cost around So million.
Book value at the years end
was $57.02 a share, compared
with 1896 on the same 1855
date.
The company's balance sheet
at the years close listed total
assets of $3O,203.4 O2, compared
with $27.859.960 a year earlier.
Current assets amounted to $16,-
1884, 21, compared with $14,477,-
229. While current liabilities
totalled $4.8OS,S13. compared
with $3.50. 087.
Stockholders reelected the
following directors for the COM
ing year: Chairman Tysowski
President Parker, j. w. Ander-
son. Lee D. Butler, Harry A. De-
Butts, Clarence Dodge, Nelson
T. Harrison, Robert E. L. john
son, John T. Koehler, A. Lothror
Luttrell, P. M. Talbot, Charles
H. Tompkins and Lloyd B
Wilson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22

Certain to be a roof shaker is
an article in the current issue of
The Air Lines Pilot, official pub
LEGATION of The Air Line Pilots
Association. In it, United Airlines
Capt. v. A. Leroy says Grand
Canyon Was No Accident"
It is possible that the basic
cause of the Canyon crash. which
killed 1913 persons, was that too
many people share the RESPONSE
bility and are too quick and eager
to shift the blame to the other
person. organization or Govern
ment." Capt. Leroy says.
The pilots must accept full
and final responsibility. This
statement may be hard for you
as an individual pilot to accept
but as group we must accept it.
Our crime" he says bluntly,
lis that we continue to tolerate
an environment that insures a
collision with a given amount of
exposure. Pilots have yielded to
the point where they don't have
adequate tools to do their job
safely, the article charges.
Pilots are not superhumans,
Capt. Leroy admits. They can
not "see in all directions out of
the narrow mouth of a cave NOV
ing at over 800 miles an hour
Airplanes have collided under
see and be SEEN conditions and
they will continue to do so.
Competition is increasing and
more and more trips are depart
ing at the same time on parallel,
converging or identical routes for
the same destinations"
The captain calls for Gods
blessing on the air traffic con-
troller in attempting to 60 be-
yond the confines the law re-
quires of them to provide "a
kind Of pseudo traffic protection
on the most commonly used off,
Always routes"
AS a stop-gap until antioch
dsion devices come and until the
CAA's air traffic control is up
dated, Capt. Leroy asks:
That all air line pilots fly on
instrument flight rules for all
flights above 5000 feet.
That they refrain from off,
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is doing and hopes to do. His
torical example: Minneapolis &
st. Louis Railway.
CD The salaries and expense
accounts Of its management are
out of line in comparison with
those Of its competitors. His
torical example: Twentieth Gen.
tury-Fox.
"a It's management owns or
controls less than Is per cent of
the stock. Historical example:
Decca Records.
60 1t is a conservative"
company which has failed to
keep up with the times. His
torical example: New York
Central Railroad.
co 1t is managed by men
who are throwing away or SELL
ing too cheaply" the company's
assets. Historical example:
Bank of America.
Copyright, 1856, Hall Syndicate. Incl
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and well over 800 miles an hour
were heartily enjoyed by news
men and officials of the Civil
Aeronautics Board who didn't
quite fill the big. quiet airplane's
70 seats.
With the Ell Dorado service,
Braniff now has three flights
daily, New York to Texas via
Washington.
4 4 = 4
The American Automobile As
ISOLATION is warning motorists of
roadside restaurants operating
variations of the old shell game
m-f1am. The AAA has several
reports-one from a man who
dropped $3.50 and then wrote
the Association about it saying
''it is difficult to explain my gull
Utility"
4 y x
Leave IL TO station WAkL S
Jack Laurence to stir interest in
private flying. His "Hillbilly Air
Force" holds it's semi-monthly
at George Brincker-
hoff's College Park airport to-
morrow evening. The newly
formed club has over 80 members
who pay $3.50 a half hour for
Georges competent flying in
structions.
Just as though he doesn't have
enough new automobiles to count
in this country, General Motors
Harlow HI. Curtice is in Europe
looking to GINS Vauxhall. Opel,
AC-Delco and Frigidaire produc-
ton. He sees Opels production
up to 100000 units; Vauxhall's
to 10000 and a scattering of
SO. 600 GIN cars in Belgium,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22

Profits we're equal to $6.52 a
share or $50 per cent of sales
compared with 1921 a share or
$40 per cent of sales in the pre-
viouS year.
Operating data we're outlined
in the annual report delivered at
the meeting by President An
drew Parker and Board Chair
man John Tyssowski. who pre-
sided.
Stockholders were advised of
company plans to spend So mil
lion on further expansion of the
Chevy Chase branch store, and
Mr.. Parker said it was felt funds
for this expansion would be better
spent than investment in another
branch in a new location.
Anderson Is Elected
SeniOd Vice President
After the reelection of all
directors, James w. Anderson
was promoted to senior vice
president at an organizational
board meeting. He has been
vice president finance.
Weston P. Higgins, formerly
divisional vice president, was
elected vice president, personnel,
public relations and customer
services.
c. Robert McBrier, formerly
controller. was named vice-pres-
ident-f1nance.
Clinton S. Raynor. formerly
divisional vice president. was
named vice president of branch
stores.
Mr.. Tyssowski and Mr.. Parker
were reelected to Offices as we'll
as Robert E. l.. Johnson, execu-
tive vice president; Philip M.
Talbot, senior vice president;
D. Randall Buckingham, vice
president operations; w. w.
Everett, jr., treasurer.
Walter r. Granger. formerly
diversional merchandise man
ager, was elected assistant vice
president.
Ludwig j. Antmann, formerly
divisional merchandise man.
ager, also was named assistant
vice president.
In addition to the executive
appointments. James w. Hardy
was named special assistant to
the executive vice president.
George Titus was named ad-
vertising director and Mrs. Jean
SiSco personnel director. John w.
Yockey was appointed director
of customer service and Henry j.
BENNY divisional merchandise
manager.
Actual Assets Placed
At About SIS Million
Assets not fully listed, COM
pany books and dividend policy
were principal subjects covered
by stockholders questions.
Because of Securities and Ex-
change Commission require
ments, assets must be carried
at cost minus depreciation, it
was explained. Vice President
j. w. Anderson said company
assets had been estimated at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22
Fiqhts for Control

In the next several months, al
half-dozen fights for control of
great business corporations will
explode into headlines.
The so-called proxy wars are
continuing and spreading. AS an
illustration, coming UP are fights
for control of:
Fairbanks. Morse & Co., largest
maker Of scales and weighing
machinery in the United States;
Loew's, Inc. the motion picture
company which owns Metro
Goldwyn-Mayer: O'Sullivan
Heels, maker of rubber heels;
Republic Pictures, one OF the
largest independent motion pic
ture companies; Virginia-Caro-
lima Chemical. a big Southern
chemical producer; Bayuk CT
CARS, major manufacturer Of to-
bacco products; Sieberling Rub
Der. prominent company in the
rubber goods field.
"And these are just the fights
that already are in the open.
emphasized David Karr. author
of the just-published Fight for
Control" a fascinating history OF
some of the most colorful proxy
fights OF this generation.
Powerful, hard-headed busi-
nessmen are carefully studying
every publicly-owned corporation
to see which ones have hidden
assets which can be seized and
which ones are vulnerable to at
tack.
These men are raiders" and
warns Mr.. Karr, "any corpora
ton managers who aren't making
money in this era and aren't
paying 1t out to stockholders had
better be shaking in their boots.N
Surely you recall the fierce
1854 proxy war In which Robert
Young won control Of the New
York Central Railroad and the
1855 proxy war in which Louis
wolfson failed to gain control Of
MONTGOMERY lard.
Those were brutal, no-holds-
barred battles and Mr. Karrs
book repeats some Of the most
vivid remarks. tYoung's threat.
"I1l make a 20th-rate bank out
of the Morgan bank" SeEell
Avery's pledge. I'll be here--at
Montgomery Ward--until I'm si1
feet under" ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22
YOUR
MONEYS WORTH
~ SYLVIA. PORTER

are six of Mr.. Karr's "qualifica-
tons" with his historical example
of each.
"a While it may be a rich
company of assets, its COMPETE
tive position has been declining.
Mr.. Karr's historical example:
Montgomery Ward.
Cd Its management is not
keeping its stockholders in
formed about what the company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22
at HundIev

Maurice M. Graham has been
named general sales manager of
Handley Motor Co. Jerry C.
Cohen was named new-car sales
manager and Vincent A. Sheehy
III was promoted to used-car
sales manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22
'1 n BUSINESS
..GL. Sets New Records,
Lists Many Promotions
BY DONALD B. HADLEY

Record sales and earnings and important executive promoons
were announced by woodward Lorop annual
stockholders meeting.
Earnings for the year ended July l94259 up
81 cent from obs in the jumped
$54875. All. gain Of 10 per cent from $49.97O7OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22
Historical Examples

These fights are history. though
To get a glimpse Of the future
the question ! put to Mr.. Karr
was. What makes a company
vulnerable 70 the raiders?' Here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-16
POMPONIO
PRESENTS
ABSOLUTELY
THE BEST

Floor plan is one that includes a
spacious certer-hall entrance from
which you may go directly to the
living room. Kitchen, bedrooms or
recreation area withou. needless
walking, These are few and far
between! We have one brand new
CUSTOM-BUILT BRICK RAMBLER
with these features. however. in
exclusive LAKE BANCROFT. There
are 3 bedrooms, baths, huge din
ing room with separate patio en-
trance. modern kitchen with all the
extras of SO. including wall oven
with. rotissiere. Built-in garage: 2
fireplace Il in recreation area)
beaut. ls-acre wooded lot and z
blocks to Q private beach.
Only $27.950 and $4,000 cash to
handle. When you call for an ap-
pointment. our agents can only
show you this ! house, BECAUSE
THERE'S NONE BETTER FOR THE
MONEY ANYWHERE! Grab your
bathing suits and call PoMPONIO.
ia. 10000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-16
Open Daily, 6-Dark

From Annandaie, right on AMMAN
dale Falls Church I'd. 10 homes on
left. Or Rt. 80 past Seven Corners.
left at Annandale I'd. stop light
approx pa miles to homes on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-16
WAREHOUSE FOR RENT
Warehouse or Light Mfg.
1000 SO FIT

One STORY. very modern. nrcprooi
DIGS has lge. front display window
partitioned once area, side and rear
driyesin entrances. loft. height. nc
upHght columns. Reasonable rental
EYES; or Sun. call WO. b.S6s6,
JESS FISHER MANAGEMENT CO.
1890 X 81, NV. TX, 3-iSii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-16

on ROUTE I. SOUTH OF WOOD.
RIDGE-Ahout z acres, with heavy
duty drive-in bldg. OF $500 So. IT,;
oil heat; heavy current; gas pumps
1000 So. #. Of congfeted I'd Idea
for combination gas station and
auto wrecking, truck repair shop.
warehouse. junk yard. etc. A. M
ALEXANDRIA, vA.-Over 8 acres
Of industrial ground 500 # on
Telegraph I'd: per it.: terms
CULMORE REALTY CO., JE. l.
$3.50; RIA 1904. lis
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
Heavy Industrial Property ap-
prox. 3 acres. All utilities, located
near johnson Lumber CO.. and Of
f1ces Of Regional Nationwide ms.
Co. Win consider sale or lease. Full
commission to cooperating broker.
Downtown near NAVAL ACADEMY
on MARYLAND AVE. next to Chase
Home. Retail location improved with
2.story brick dwelling. Priced for
BALTIMORE
Prime commercial location at In
tersectton EASTERN AVE. AND
NORTH POINT RID. near new East
port shopping center, containing IL
acres. Brochure on request.
Call or Write
CHAS. H. STEFFEY. INC.
Realtors Since 1914
Is e. Lexington St. MI. 6-2412
Baltimore ., Maryland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-16
MUST RAISE CASH
MANAGEMENT

The efacient and capable man.
agement of your property is our
For q solution to your manage
ment problem, call Mr.. Galloway.
W. G.. u A. N. MILLER
DEVELOPMENT co. EN-. 2-4464
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-16
LOTS, ACREAGE FOR SALE

PATUXENT WOODS. Benedict - is-
acre lots: cleo. Price. S495. S25
dn:, SIS mo. o. B. zANTZINGER.
WA. 7-1s19, MA. S-5371. LIZ
POTOMAC HUNT tracts. area
fine homes; 40 acres. zoned for u
acres; 30 2oned . acres; l.50O II.
front Great Falls I'd, exit River
rd.:. short distance proposed O. S.
A., Mt. Alto and other Govt. bldss.:
excellent terms Brokers invited.
OWNER. He. 4-3239. lis
LARGE TRACT OF LAND. 1854
acres, over 91 clear; ready for
building. Suitable for subdivision;
immed. possession. Call SIP. 3-69S7.
-2I
MONTG. Co.-s.ooo IT,. B&o RR
frontage: "A a., $500 a. Pooies-
VILE 3104. F. v. WADE. Boyds.
1 KNOW OF about SO acres Of
ground close in Mont Co. on excel
lent main 4-lane blvd. can be
available. Developers or investors
should appreciate this offering.
cash talks here. STRoUP, RIA.
RAVENwooD. VA. Restricted
area over "a acre; sewer, water.
gas; $4,000. KE. 6-933S after 8
$1,000 SO. FT.-R-1o. Heart art of
THOMPSON co. Ju. $4,000. rs
BETHESDA-Beautiful wooded lot,
containing approx. $1,000 So IT. OF
ground: located in a fine residential
area, blocks of Bradley blvd.
$4,000. Call Mr.. Hall, ROBERT
B; HALL CO. OIL. 2-325O. III
LAUREL, MD.-Choice bldg. site;
$1,000. Park ave Paved street.
water. sewer. gas. HE 4-35O0;
eyes, JU. 9-304l Open til s pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-16
ANNAPOLIS. MARYLAND
INDUSTRIAL PROP. FOR RENT

SUITABLE FOR MANUFACTURING.
garage, or warehouse 1000 so. II.
ground floor large parking area,
ONCE. $500 mo. > VI. lease, will
consider. leasing half. 1892 River
r., Bethesda. Nd. River I'd. and
B&O II. RI 20