davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Nome nugget., 1958-08-06

He GlGCtlOIl DlStI1CIS O4 u Torthwestern Election District al omposed of the voting precinc S listed below.
 ELECTION DISTRICT 2l Barrow Wainwright
 ELECTION DISTRICT 22 Candle Deering Kiana Kivalina Kotzebue Noatak Noorvik Point Hope Selawick Shungnak
 ELECTION DISTRICT 2s Golovin (Chinik) Film Gambell Haycock Koyuk Little Creek Nome Savoonga Shaktoolik Shishmaref Solomon Stebbins St. Michael Teller Unalakleet Wales White Mountain ELECTION DISTRICT 24 Alakanuk Andreafsky Fortuna Ledge Hooper Bay Mountain Village
The Nome nugget., 1958-08-06
Northwestern Election District

The Election Districts of the Northwestern Election District are composed of the voting precincts as listed below.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18

nounced plans TO, sponsor legis-
lation to authorize q Million
dollar fund for cancer research.
In 1923. he had pushed
through the Senate the first
bill ever approved by either
House requiring the Federal
Government to enter the war
against cancer.
Still evincing his old fight
ing spirit. Senator Nelly gave
notice at that time ne would
continue old fights and take
on some new ones"
Home Rule Champion
In the new" category. he
recognized the tension in this
session stemming from the
struggle Of America to gain or
maintain intellectual. economic
and military superiority over
Russia"
He maintained this was the
most important and hardest
fight the world has ever seen.
One Of the Districts most
stalwart home rule champions,
he declared he would not give
in to the administration bill
calling on the President to ap-
point a mayor. but would con-
tinue one of his Oldest cam
paigns for his own bill pl fvid-
ins for an elected mayor. as
z see NELLY, Page As
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18
Fother to Aid Accused Retired Army Officer
Who Soved Sons Life in Burma JunqIe Bottle

CHICAGO. Jan. 10 (R.--A
soldier saved In the battle OF
the Burma junsles IA years ago
is rallying TO the support Of
the man who rescued him. a
retired Army Lieutenant colonel
now jailed for attempted theft
in California.
The soldier Is the son Of
Edward, Rogers Of suburban
Evanston. who yesterday said
he will pay all the travel ex-
penses TO send his son to Calf
ornia.
WED like TO do more" the
elder Rogers said. and we
plan TO do anything we can TO
help"
The man Mr.. Rogers and his
son, Paul. IS. want TO help is
Ii. Col. Melvin Russell Blair,
who faces trial on q charge
OF attempting TO steal $4,000
in receipts at the Bing Crosby
golf tournament.
Mr.. Rogers. who announced
The family's plan 10 help Col,
Blair. said his son owes his life
TO Col Blair. holder Of two dis
guished Service Crosses and a
Silver Star.
Mr.. Rogers said this Is what
happened In Burma In June.
1914:
A japanese sniper fred on a
patrol near the Ledo Road.
Pvt. Paul Rogers. then 81, was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18
Lodge, SO Others
Circle City on
Crippled AirIiner

United Nations Ambassador
Henry Cabot Lodge was among
80 persons aboard an airliner
which circled Washington last
night for two hours because
Of a faulty landing gear.
When one wheel failed to re-
tract after q takeoff Ut Ma
tioral Airport. the Eastern Air
lines plane fiew around the
area to consume fuel and re-
duce landing weight.
Mr.. Lodge was en- route to
Louisville TO speak at the Uni
versity Of Kentucky. He can
celed the engagement after
the plane landed safely. other
passengers boarded another
plane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18
Man Kills Self
After HOLDING
FriendCoptive

A 4S-year-old lovelorn sutton
shot and killed himself in Alex
andria early today after hold
ing his woman companion in
her home at gunpoint for four
hours.
The victim was Edward Leo
Wyman. an unemployed insur-
ance salesman of 229 East Nom
roe avenue. Alexandria. who
died of a .25-caliber bullet
wound in the temple.
Mrs. Lila Barton. 48-year-old
widow. of 5-A East Gusts ave-
nue.. told police Mr.. Wyman.
after holding the gun on her
from 10 pm. until 2 am,
finally permitted her to leave
the room. saying. when you
come back, you'll find me dead"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18
President Prodded
On Pentagon Unity
Senator Nicely, 50, Dies;
D. c. Committee Heed

Senator Matthew M. Nicely,
80. Democrat Of West Virginia,
chairman of the Senate Dis
trict Committee. died at 1000
am. today in Bethesda Naval
Hospital.
A patient at the hospital for
more than a year following a
hip injury. the ailing legislator
was rolled onto the Senate floor
in q wheel chair for the OPEN
ing OF Congress.
Next to 90-year-old Senator
Green. Democrat Of Rhode
Island. the former West Virginia
Governor and House member
was the oldest member OF the
Senate.
Reelected In 1854
Senator Nicely had spent
nearly IS years in Congress.
about IS in the Senate and
about nine in the House. He was
reelected TO the Senate in 1854
after having been elected TO
four previous six-year terms.
During one term. in 194l, he
resigned to become governor Of
West Virginia. His service dated
back TO 1918. when he was cleo
ted TO I'LL an unexpired term in
the House.
His death stands TO cost the
Democrats one seat in the
Senate. West Virginia's Gov
ernor. Cecil Underwood, is a
Republican. and will appoint a
successor TO serve until the
next general election.
With Senator Neely's death,
the Democratic Senate ranks
are reduced to 40. as gainst IS
Republicans.
Now vacant is the top post
on the District Committee.
Senator Bible Of Nevada, who
has been acting in the chair
during Senator Neely's absences
on account of illness. is the
ranking Democrat on the COM
mittee.
"Malignancy" Caused Death
The Bethesda Hospital said
that Senator Nicely died after
a protracted illness from malig-
nancy" and that his son. John
c. Nicely Of Arnold. Nd. was
present ~ his bedside.
At the time of his last ap-
pearance at the Capitol 10 days
ago. the Senator had an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18

Guatemalans can vote any
where in the country. In the
rural areas people have beer
knoe'n 70 vote two. three OF
more times.
Jose NJ. Moscoso Esplno,
president Of the Elections Tri-
bunal. has estimated that about
! million voters will go to the
polls this time. A front-run-
ming candidate said there will
be around 100000 voters. Dur
ing the past few days some
l.2ie.000 newly designed BAL
lots. bundled in cardboard
boxes. have been sent to 2.lOC
electoral tables in towns. VIII
lagos and plantations through
out the country.
The forms. printed on a low
grade paper. carry the pictures
Of four candidates.
Gen. Miguel Ydigoras Fuen-
ties. So. for the Recovery Party
Col. Jose l.. Cruz Salazar. So
for the National Democratic
Movement.
DR.. Mario Mendez Monte
negro. ~. backed by the Reyo-
lutionary Party.
Col. Enrique Ardon for the
National Liberal Union Party
Both Gen. Ydigoras Fuente:
and Col. Cruz Salazar claim 9
middle Of the road platform
and are confident they will
muster q majority vote.
The winner will not be able
to claim victory for a few days
To prevent riots as a result OF
unofficial announcements, Mr.
Moscoso ESpino said only one
announcement would be made
the Official one. That may
take as long as eight days.
And when the final count
comes out. most observers feel
a disgruntled loser will take 70
the streets in protest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18
Proposal to End
Rivalry Asked
By Nee
BY L. EDGAR PRINA
star star Writer

House Majority Leader Nc
Cormack made 1t plain today
that Congress would be reluc-
tant to attempt any major
reorganization of the Pentagon
without FIRST hearing President
Eisenhower's recommendations.
The Massachusetts, Democrat
said he is keeping his mind
open" on the matter, but that
ne wants to know what the
Commander in Chief thinks is
needed TO achieve real unity"
in the Defense Department.
Mr.. Mccormack said the
Presidents state-of-the-Union
promise TO send Congress a re-
organization plan TO cut down
interservice rivalries apparently
will not be coming soon. He
referred to Mr.. Eisenhower's
remarks TO the press Wednes-
day that many conferences"
must first be held on the SUBJ
ject and congressional and
armed service views sought.
Twining Testifies
The Pentagon itself is in no
hurry 70 reorganize. This was
re-emphasized late yesterday
in two separate statements by
Gen. Nathan F. Twinine
chairman Of the Joint Chiefs
Of Stad.
In testimony taken last Tues
day but released last night.
Gen. Twining told the Senate
Preparedness subcommittee
that his advice on any mill
tary reshufIling would be to
take the thing pretty slow and
look at it very carefully before
we change horses in this very
hectic period"
Ana IN q special statement
issued last night. the jos
chairman denied that inter-
service rivalry has blocked a
frm agreement on war plans.
He said the armed forces are
ready 70 fight as a team. today
or any day. in accordance with
our Jointly approved war
plans"
The Twiniag closed-door ap-
pearance before the Senate
subcommittee produced a bun
Ole Of fireworks. The general
startled Senators. who have
heard witness and witness tell
OF Americas dire peril" BY
stating at the outset that the
Russians cannot match our
military power.
He said that recent Soviet
chronological achievements had
been interpreted in some quar-
tiers as evidence Of Russian
military superiority.
Denies Red Superiority
This is a most dangerous
misrepresentation. he declared.
Il can state with the fullest
confidence that this is not
true"
Gen. Otto P. Weyland. COM
mander Of the Tactical Air
See DEFENSE. PAGE A-a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18

salesman. and the son. q Min
neapolis craftsman. learned Of
Col. Blair's arrest from news
paper accounts. Paul will APP
pear at Col. Blair's trial as q
character witness. A court
appointed counsel is handling
the case.
I'VE owe this man so much, {"
the elder Mr.. Rogers said.
Mr.. Rogers said ne would like
TO pay the costs Of Col. Blair's
defense. but that he Is finan-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18

hit and left for dead. His
left eye was pierced by q bull
let.
Blair. then . lieutenant and
and Rogers commanding ON
GERS. had q bunch Rogers still
was alive after hearing other
members Of the patrol describe
his wound. Blair returned to
the ambush scene and crawled
$50 yards under FIRE. He helped
Rogers 10 safety.
The elder Mr.. Rogers, q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18

CITY ready 70 put down any dis-
order.
He again vowed to Surrender
the ONCE Of the presidency 70
the man whom the citizens
elect" and TO run an election
that win bring absolute free
DOM"
The country has been with
out a President since the as
saSsination Of Carlos Castillo
Armas last July rs.
Guatemalans will elect q
President and 80 Representa-
tives. Last October elections
we're called OF because Of pos
sible fraud on the part Of the
Government Party.
But this time most Guate-
malans feel the government is
staying out Of il.
There Is widespread conf
dence in that II fraud occurs
tomorrow 1t will be on q minor
scale.
Nevertheless. the people on
the street seem to feel that re-
gardless Of the outcome Of the
elections there will be demon
STATIONS
One OF the front-running
candidates. who asked that his
name not be used. said. IF
the government cannot handle
an uprising We are prepared to
take care Of It ourselves"
As Of last night this colorful
city. moving under q cloud OF
dust from several new con-
struction projects. appears
quiet.
To make sure It stays quiet
Mr. Flores Avendano has his
armed men parading the
streets at all times.
Nearly 1000 government We
hicles have been impounded to
insure no one uses them to lug
prospective voters around.
A cause Of trouble Is the fact
that in presidential elections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18
Everybody Wife, Too
Wants AWOL Marine

GALESBURG. H.. Jan. Is
tR.-Trouble closed in on all
sides today for a husky Ma
rine sergeant. the corps drill
instructor OF the year" in 1857.
TfSergt. James j. House is
wanted by the Marines. the
FBI and-mostly-by his wife.
She said she still loves him. al
though he left home without
notice more than two weeks
ago.
The 28-year-old Marine is
in Knox County Jail. charged
with breaking into a service
station where he hoped to OBJ
tain gas for the car he ad-
mitted stealing in Texarkana.
Ark.
AWOL From Base
Texarkana was Just one OF
the stops on a WITHDRAWING,
croSs-country tour for Sergt.
House. He left his San Diego
Marine Base without permis-
sion January 2. This was two
days after he had ended his
reign as ID of the Year" an
honor bestowed on him by his
superiors.
Also left in San Diego were
his wife and three children.
ages ?. 4 and 6.
II was depressed wanted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18
Benson Hopeful
For Farm Cuts
Despite Gri|Iing
Secretary Tokes
Verbal Pounding
BY Senote Foes
BY LEE M. COIN
star stan Writer

oNhf otau WIttef
Agriculture Secretary Benson
has bounced back from q verbal
pounding by his Senate foes,
still processing optimism about
his programs prospects.
I'm not discouraged" the
doughty farm chief told re-
porters last night after an all
day grilling by the Senate Ag-
riculture Committee. II was
the most hostile hearing OF his
controversial career.
Mr.. Benson insisted he stands
"a good chance" OF pushing the
key points Of his farm plan
through Congress. He conced-
ed. however. that "this year is
. political year" which may
make 1t harder 10 win approval
OF cuts in price supports.
Committee Chairman Ellen
der, Democrat Of Louisiana,
stood by his earlier Judgment
that the program President
Eisenhower sent TO Congress
Thursday doesn't have q ghost
Of q chance this year or any
other time" He admitted
counter-proposals have not
shaped up yet"
Price Props Low Enough
The Senator told reporters
price supports are nov low
enough" adding that ne would
like TO boost them. Il can't for
the life OF me see how it's pos
sihle 70 improve the plight OF
the farmer by reducing his
urices." he said.
Mr.. Benson and the President
argued that authority to lover
price supports for major crops
and dairy products would help
farmers adjust TO the "techno-
logical revolution" that has ex-
banded production.
Competitive pricing. they
maintained. would expand mar
kets and discourage over.pro-
duction. Increased sales vol
ume. they said. would in the
long run boost farmers income
and melt down SURPRISES. They
promised not TO slash supports
too abruptly
The committee cared Mr.
Benson back for further cues
tioning next Wednesday.
J Al yesterdays hearing. inter-
ruptions for questions slowed
the Secretary down so much
that he took about 5Ia hours to
read a 24-page prepared state
ment. He plowed through the
first two pages-about $50
words-in an hour and IS min
utes.
Led by Chairman Ellender
the committee challenged Mr..
Benson every step Of the way.
Dispute Figures
Obviously enjoying the wran-
gle. they disputed the Secre-
tary's figures on Government
oSses charged TO price supports;
his contention that prop cuts
would discourage surplus pro-
duction: claims that his pro-
gram would benefit, consumers
through lower retail prices: re-
ports that agriculture is recov-
ering from depression. and a
long lst OF other points. .
Senator Ellender. squirming
with irritation and pounding
the table. charged Mr.. Benson
was trying to plant misinfor-
nation in "glaring headlines "
He said that was why he re-
fused TO hold up questions untn
after presentation of the pre-
pared statement.
The attack on Mr.. Benson
was bipartisan. Most vocal OF
the assailants. in addition to
Senator Ellender. were Demo-
cratic Senators Humphrey OF
Minnesota and Symineton Of
Missouri, and Republicans Thye
OF Minnesota and Young OF
See FARM, Page AS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18
Queen Improving

SANDRINGHAM. England,
Jan. Is R.-Queen Elizabeth
II. who has a feveriSh cold.
was reported much improved
today. But she is still under
doctors orders to stay indoors
for a few days. The queen is
at the royal family's country
home here in Norfolk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18
-AP wirsphotos

cially unable. He will. however,
pay his sons transportation
and other costs TO attend the
trial.
Col. Blair. who has written
several articles for the Satur-
day Evening Post. formerly
lived In the Washington area.
From September. 1856. to April.
1857, he resided In Alexandria
at the Hunting Towers Apart
ments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18
House Expecied
To0KDebt Rise
Bill on tuesday
Measure to Make
Ceiling $3.50 Billion,
Boost Of S. Billion
BY J. A. OLEARY
star star Writer

The Administrators request
for q IS billion increase in the
national debt is expected TO
pass the House Tuesday with
out serious opposition.
It was approved by the Ways
and Means Committee yester-
day afternoon. 20 to 3. after
an effort to hold the increase
to So billion had been beaten.
The bill would raise the debt
ceiling to $3.50 billion. effective
from the date Of enactment to
June 80. 1859.
Action came quickly in the
House committee after Treas
ury Secretary Anderson testi-
ned the Governments cash
balances have been running
"distressingly low" He told the
committee that ON January Is
the debt was $2744 billion.
leaving only $500 million of
borrowing authority within the
present ceiling.
Less Than Days Average
To emphasize the tight posi-
ton in which the Treasury
finds itself. Mr.. Anderson said
that early in February the
Governments cash balances In
commercial banks will be as
low as $3.50 million. which is
less than one-day's average
disbursements.
The Secretary stated frankly
that S. billion is more than
viii be needed just to pay the
Governments bills during the
next Is months. But he argued
that in managing a debt Of
this size the Government
should have some leeway so it
can avoid going into the credit
market too often. and leave
the market free TO provide for
the credit needs Of States, To-
calities and business.
The Secretary also stressed
the need for leaving some lee
way for contingencies. such as
scientific hreakthroughs that
would make 1t advisable for the
Defense Department to in
crease expenditures for new
weapons.
The committee debated. but
did not adopt q suggestion by
Representative Patman, Demo-
crat Of Texas. to require the
Treasury to obtain the addi-
tional S. billion Of borrowing
through the Federal Reserve
System. He said that would
save the Treatury $l63 million
in interest.
Questioned Closely
Representatives Harrison.
Democrat Of Virginia. and
Byrnes. Republican OF Wis.,
consin, questioned the Secre-
tary closely as TO whether he
could get along with a smaller
increase.
Representative Mason. Re-
publican Of Illinois. opposed
any increase.
The Ways and Means Com
mittee viii ask the Rules
Committee Monday for a closed
rule. which will bar the
offering Of amendments in the
House.
Chairman Byrd announced
that the Senate Finance Com
mittee will hold hearings on
the debt limit January 81.
Senator Byrd has not COM
mitted himself on the bill, ex.
planning that he wants to hear
the testimony before taking a
stand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18

to get away from San Diego. I"
he told q newsman from the
bullpen. the community cell Of
the jail. He started out hitch
hiking. he said. spent an aim
less few days in Las Vegas,
New. and then meandered over
half the country.
I'm not too worried about
the wife and kids" he said.
they've got q freezer full Of
food"
Phone Call From Wife
Sheriff Max E. Jones Of Knox
County said Sergt. House ap-
peared Notwithstanding
after his arrest yesterday at a
filling station. But the sheriff
said he cheered UP considerably
after a telephone call from his
wife who had been notified OF
his arrest.
Sergt. House said his wife.
Gloria. told him:
I'm behind you and ! still
love you"
Sergt. House said he planned
to return home If and when
he gets out of his present pre-
dicament.
But I'm all through with
the Marine Corps" said Sergt.
House. q decorated veteran Of
the Korean War. The blond,
six-footer added:
Bum Rap" Charged
Il intended to make a career
out Of 1t. but I've changed my
mind. / got q bum rap"
In addition to being AWOL,
Sergt. House said he had been
accused Of other crimes at the
San Diego base. Il wasn't in
volved in anything" he de-
clared.
Sheriff Jones said the Ma
rines want Sergt. House for
questioning in connection with
q SIS theft from the base non-
commissioned officers quarters.
The FBI wants to question him
In the theft and interstate
transportation of o stolen auto.
His bond on the Galesbure
charge Is $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18
Lease-Purc1ase
Impetus
Bids on Financing
Six Projects Filed
BY GEORGE BEvERIDGE
star star Writer


The General Services Admin
istration announced today that
acceptable bids have been re-
ceived to finance six more
Government building projects
under the Federal lease-pur-
chase program.
The financing bids. offering
private money at an average
interest rate Of a. per cent,
raised hopes OF Federal ON
cials that the controversial
lease purchase program at last
is of the ground and rolling
in high gear.
The six projects are scat
tered throughout the country.
None is in the Washington
area.
Officials said the recent A.
nancing response. however.
raises hopes that four Of
Washington's seven approved
lease-purchase projects can be
advertised for financing bids
this year, and construction bids
in 1859.
Acceptable bids were received
on five other lease-purchaSe
projects in December.
The leaSe-purchase program
virtually collapsed last year,
when adequate financing could
not be obtained. The main rea-
son was a Federal Budget Blu
reau limitation of a maximum
interest rate of 4 per cent on
the private funds.
The chief factor breaking the
logjam was q relaxation of the
maximum interest rate last fall.
How Program Works
/ Under lease purchase. the
Government agrees to make
long-term lease payments for
its occupancy Of Federal build
ings put up with private money.
At the end Of the lease contract
period. the Government obtains
ownership title to the prop
critics.
The six projects on when
acceptable bids we're announced
today are at Abingdon, Va:
Biloxi. Miss. Gainesville. Tex:
Green Bay. Wis: Huntington.
w. Va. and Omaha. Nebr.
These bids provide for a maxi
mum Of SIC million in financ-
ing. at interest rates ranging
from 4.67 per cent to 4.s4 per
cent.
Bids will be opened for six
additional projects-none in
Washington-during the next
two weeks. and for Is more In
February.
ID. c. Projects Listed
The four Washington prof.
Iects which may get under con-
struction through the lease
purchase program next year
include:
/. A 1852 million maximum
cost estimate) ONCE building on
Maryland avenue S.W. Just
west of the Health. Education
and Welfare Department build
ings. Its occupancy is not ear
marked for a specific agency.
2. A $l2.l million building for
the Food and Drug Admins
tration. just southeast OF the
NEW builuiIkS.
3. A $22.l million building
for the Civil Service Commits
sion on Nineteenth street NV.
between z street and Virginia
avenue.
4. A two-building project, for
undesignated use. on Independ-
ence avenue S.W. between Sixth
and Ninth streets, TO cost up
TO $40.9 million. This is the
third largest lease-purchase
building proposed In the Ma
ton. exceeded In size only by
buildings In New York and San
Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18
THE PREACHER
RODE WEST

THEY CALLED him Brother Won.
Ne vos . preacher who hod o hold.
W mon toks up collection. See
The Power Of Foith on Psss Al
FOR 50 YEARS o BibIe Gloss 10,
men only hos been in operation OF
the Keller Memorial Luthsron.
Church. MS described on Pose as.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-01-18
Guatemala Under Petrol
To Assure Fair Election
Country Quiet us Final Proportions
Are Mode for Vote Casting Tomorrow
by ARNALDO OTERO
star star Writer

GUATEMALA. Jan. lS-The provisional government Of
troubled Guatemala Is seeking to election on
fair and peaceful" basis with zeal that has baed even
perennial critics.
Provisional President Guiermo Flores Avendano has
pasted of police and military throughout the