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Diario las Américas., 1958-07-12
Latin American Finance
and Trade News Reports
Nv FOUND GOOD AID
MEDIUM IN BRAZIL

WASHINGTON Less than ten
years after Brazil's first television
station went on the air with sket-
chilly improvised programs a cou-
pie OF hours a day, the industry
has progressed to the point where
the country now has six TV sta
tons operating an average of IL
hours a day or more longer than
In other countries except the US.
Programming has improved one
hundred per cent, and TV is now
considered q prime advertising
medium as well as a basic source
OF entertainment, a recent issue of
Brazilian Business" reports.
The six operating stations today
are Tupi and Rio, in Rio de janet.
70; Tupi, Paulista, and Record, in
Sac Paulo; and TV Itacolomi in
Belo Horizonte. TV stations are
now being planned for Porto Ale,
gre, Curitiba, Recife, Fortaleza, Sal
yador and Belem. Some of these
should be in operation before the
end of the year.
Also in the planning stage is a
microwave system which will link
Rio, Sac Paulo and Belo Horizon
te some time within the next three
years. When completed, the sys-
tenn will bring together a whole
new group Of viewers where Bra
lillian purchasing power is concen-
rated.
Estimates as to the number of
teleyision viewers in Brazil vary
considerably. Some claim there
are about 500,0 900 sets in the coun-
try, with approximately five view
ers per set. The research depart
ment of Erickson, Inter-
national Advertising, New York,
however, estimates the number at
100000 sets in Rio and $780, 900 in
Sac Psuio, with an average of 3.5
viewers per set. All r agreed,
however, that TV reaches about
one third of the population of
both cities, a fact that apparently
has not escaped the attention of
advertisers in the Brazilian mar
ket. A few agencies estimate that
approximately 10 per cent of their
clients use Tv, if only for spot
commercials.
Further proof of the growth of
television advertising in the coun-
try is the fact. that TV Tupi is now
considered one OF the three big
sest Advertising media in Brazil
month as the magazine 20 Cruzei-
70" and Radio Nacional. All of the
larger advertising agencies in the
country now have specialized TV
departments TO handle the me-
dunn.
Diario las Américas., 1958-07-12
C~olombiuns Deeply Concerned About
Results Of Washington Coffee Talks

BOGOTA -(UPD- The expec.
tation of the financial sources
around the conference in Wash
lngton reached the highest point
while the Coffee Federation car.
rled their purchases in the inter.
Tor to the top to compensate for
the withdrawal of the private ex-
porterS.
Leonidas Londono, Manager Of
the Federation, said "this and next
week will be decisive not only for
coffee but for the future of all Co.
lombianS", stressing the impot-
ance that the meetings in Wash
ington have for Colombia.
1t was simultaneously revealed
that the Federation is every day
investing 100000 Colombian Pc
SOS in purchases of the bean, as
the foreign exporters have de-
creased or have suspended their
purchases waiting for the result of
the conferences among the pro.
ducing countries.
The dollar went up in an ines
table market characterized by the
excitement, to 8.18 with nine cents
increase. The rising tendency of
the dollar is attributed to the de-
mand of the coffee growers who
have to obtain in the free market
dollars for the amount they have
to give to the bank of the Repub-
llc, for coffee sold abroad.
Coffee sources said this situa.
ton will get worse if coffee price
continues to drop in New York
and explained that the first news
received of drop of the bean con.
tributed to the dollar upswing.
Diario las Américas., 1958-07-12
Colombian Congress 10 Authorize
End Of State Of Siege by LIeras

BOGOTA, July IL. (UPI).-on-
ly ten days before the opening of
Congress reliable sources announ-
ced that the Legislators proposed
to adopt a special law that would
permit President-elect Alberto
Lleras Camargo to lift the siege
as soon as he takes over the reins
next August 7th, thus bringing to
an end the state of emergency in
which the country has been living
for nine years due to problems
created by political violence.
Diario las Américas., 1958-07-12
HEMISPHERE EVENTS
Latin American News in Brief

deliver the wounded and sick Gu.
ban Army soldiers captured by the
rebels. On several occasions the
rebels had appealed before to the
international Red Cross for medi-
clnes and help for the wounded,
and their requests were forward.
ed to the Cuban Red Cross. The
latter said it could do it without
international aid.
1t is not known whether Jequier
Is travelling with authorization Of
the Cuban Government.
Diario las Américas., 1958-07-12

Hedges is presently a director
and manager of the Ariguanabo
Textile Co., Cuba,s largest; first
Vice President of Consolidated In.
dustries of Matanzas; and a Direc-
tor of National Airlines.
Brazil has agreed to his nomina-
ton and he will leave for Rio de
Janeiro shortly, informants said.
Diario las Américas., 1958-07-12
Government Employees
in Strike in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile -(UPI)-
About $4,000 government en-
ployes throughout the nation were
on strike today in protest against
President Carlos Ibahez' announc-
ed intention Of vetoing a recently
approved law granting them wage
increases.
Diario las Américas., 1958-07-12

Member Inter American
Press Association
For Liberty, Culture and
Hemisphere Solidarity
The frontiersman., 1958-12-17
PALMER EDUCATION ASSOCIATION DINNER MEETING SUCCESSFUL.

Approximately ninety-siN perl sons turned out for a savory tur- Eay dinner and meeting sponsor- ed by the Palmer Education As- sociation alt the Palmer Elks Club at SEQ last Saturday evening NM.
 Purpose of the occasion was NY become acquainted with newly elected legislators for this area and to discuss with them legisla- tion which the association win recommend during the next legis- lative session.
 The program opened With Pledge of Allegiancen IVY the as- sembly, led by Superintendent Dale Bryant of Swanson school.
 Mrs Ada Boyd, President of PEA, gave the assembly well come, followed by group singing of America the Beautiful, led by Mrs. Lois Weldon With Mrs. Olga Rieger accompanist at the piano The Rev. Calvin Brown gave the invocation.
 Superintendent of Palmer schools William Zahradnieek in- troduced legislators: Senator and Mrs. Ralph Moody and Repre- sentative Jalnes Fischer aIl Of Anchorage. Representative James Hurley arrived later in the event ing.
 zahradnicek also introduced as guests, Palmer Board of Edu- cation members and their spous- es: Board President, Ed Smith Treasurer, Prent GazaWay; Sec-
The frontiersman., 1958-12-17
ELKS' SANTA GOING
 TO TALKEETNA SUNDAY

Weather permitting Santa Claus will fly to Talkeetna this coming Sunday for an annual Christmas party which is staged in that village each year by members of the Palmer B.PO. Elks. Cooperating with the Elks are members of the Matanuska Valley Airmens Association who volunteer their planes and them selves as pilots, to help make the visit possible
 In addition to local airmen, Don Sheldon will fly to Palmer from Talkeetna and pick up the cargo-this will provide more passenger room for the Elks mak- ing the trip
 The flight is scheduled to leave the Palmer Airport at 9 am. and those participating can be sure of warm welcome when they reach Talkeetna where the resi- dents look forward to Santa visit each year,
The frontiersman., 1958-12-17
Local Government Under Statehood
 Outlined by Hurley

James Hurley, Representative elect, and a delegate of the Con- stitutional Convention, was speaker at the December 1z meeting of the Matanuska Valley Chamber of Commerce. He based his talk on the section of the Constitution which pertains to local government.
 Hurley pointed out that the Constitution was written as frame upon which to build the program for the State of Alaska. He said that Section One, which he feels will be used again and again by the Legislature, provid- .es maximum local self-govern- ment with minimum local gov- ernment units. In the past, local governmental units, such as sch0ol districts, public utility districts, health districts, and cit ies. were operated under enabl- ing legislature under laws passed to fill a need that existed. Any thing done by these governing bodies had to be authorized by Territorial law.
 Under the Constitution the situ- ation will be reversed local government will be allowed to do anything they want to which is h0t prohibited by State law This ls based on the supposition, he ad- dedt that local governments are best qualified and equipped to provide laws and administration in the particular areas where they are needed
 .+This is contrary in some rel spacts to the American form of government where some ad- voeate less and less local govern nentNand more federal, he ad- ded.
 In speaking of boroughs Hur- ley explained that the State of Alaska will be divided into sec tions to be called boroughs, the first step down from the State government. These may be a,4 ganizad boroughs, or unorganiz- ed.H he pointed out He added that in Alaska where there are large areas sparcely populated there may be no need for govern ment other than State and Fed eral these would be unorganized boroughs. The legislature will
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The frontiersman., 1958-12-17
Lumber Company Has Acreage Option

The Alaska Rural Rehabilita- lion Corporation this week auth orized an option to purchase a parcel of land just south of Pal naer to the Konikson Lumber Company. The land is located just south of the fairgrounds, along the Alaska Railroad tracks.
 Douglas Hunt, company repre- sentative, said this week the firm plans to build a dry kiln, remanu- featuring plant and drying sheds that will pc used in processing lumber. He stated that the firm will primarily utilize local birch, but added because local cotton wood appears to have good pol fentials, they will probably use cottonwood as we'll
 Hunt, who makes his home in the Hurley Apts., Wasilla High way, recently returned to the valley from trip to the hard wood market where extensive tests were made on local bircff- He reported the company well pleased with the prospects.
 Iver Konikson of the Konikson Logging Co., DeadWood, Oregon, ls expected to arrive in Palmer Monday, December 29, to review the progress to date
 Konikson and Hunt became in- terested in Alaskan birch after becoming interested in the Tal- keetna birch They plan to make pfoeessed lumber available to furniture manufacturers
The frontiersman., 1958-12-17
Fred Machetanz To Instruct College Art Course

Fred Machetanz, one of Alas ka's most outstanding artists, will instruct an art course at tha Palmer Community College, 1t was announced this week by Will liam Tull, college director
 Machetanz will instruct art fundamentals in classes which will be open to both beginners and those who have had some training. The course will carry college credit and will run in three-hour classes two nights a week for eight weeks. Tull stated a good enrolment in this class is anticipated
 The local artist received his Bachelor and Master degrees from Ohio State, has taught there and done graduate work in Chicago and New York He and his wife Sara (author) are we'll known throughout Alaska and the other States, having made a number of featuring tours the past few years during which they appeared on many television pro- grams and before scores of live audiences.
The frontiersman., 1958-12-17
BENEFIT DANCE PLANS CANCELLED

Because 0f me busy holiday season, .it has been decided to not hold the Community College benefit dance which was an- nounced in last weeks issue of The Frontiersman
 The Beta Sigma Phi chapters plan to hold their annual Christ mas party December 27 but plans foF A public dance to follow have been cancelled because of many other holiday plans being made at this time in the community.
The frontiersman., 1958-12-17

retary, Barbara Skok and A. J. 'DeIulio
 Introduction of another group of guests representing local civic clubs was made by Mrs. Margaret CoPa- These were DIT and Mrs. Clarence Bailey, (Kiwanis) MT. and Mrs. Bertran Curry (Mrs. Curry represented League of Wo- men Wotersl. MT. and Mrs. Frank Mckenzie (Mrs. Mckenzie repre- sented Homemakers CounciD
 Mrs Ada Boyd who acted aS A4C read A brief history of Education Associations, their in- stitution, function and purpose.
 Mrs. Alma Bunk spoke extem- poraneously on establishment and function of the Delegate Assem- bly,. Mrs. Blunck is a member of the Alaska Education Executive Committee
 A six-point legislative program proposed by the PEA. Legisla- five Committee was presented by Committee Chairman, John Aper. Briefed down the program calls for:
 M. As State board of education.
 tal Trained professional ad-
 ministrative officer.
 (bl Overlapping terms for
 ##. board members
 0tc) Board members limited to
 two consecutive terms. 2. That the state board of edu-
 cation Re separate, principal !. |.. (Continued on page 3
The frontiersman., 1958-12-17
E farmers Seek Closure 0f Homestead Entry

A petition 10 President Eisen- hover is being circulated among farmers and homesteaders in All aska requesting the Presidents assistance in securing fair com petitive position in military mar kets, and asking that Alaska be closed to further homestead en- try until such markets are avail able oh a reasonable basis.
 The action is an outgroWth off conditions which led former Gov ernor Stepovich to call the Pro- curement Conference of Novem- ber, 1957 The conference result Cd in modification of military procurement policies concerning brand name items, but in no change regarding commodities
The frontiersman., 1958-12-17
Ouesiionnaire Lisis Proposed Courses
 For Comm. College

Questionnaires regarding the Palmer Community College cour- ses were distributed throughout the valley this week and are available at the Matanuska Walt ley Bank, Extension Office and The Frontiersman office for those who did not receive copies in the mail It is pointed out in an ac- companying letter that these are not registration forms, but are be- ing distributed to interested per- sons to determine what courses may be offered at the college this winter
 The college Twill be open to RIM persons l8 years of age or 0lder- However, only high school grad- uates will receive credit toward a college degree. Some high school courses Will be given .if sufficient interest is shown AMI classes will be offered at night
 no help determine whether or hot the college is needed and subjects that might be taught, in- terested persons are asked to fill out the questionnaire and return it to the high school office Nal- ley Bank, or Extension Service office.
 Many people last year showed interest through a Similar ques- tionnaire but failed to register fot classes. To aid the committee in forming its program. persons ara asked to return the queSti0nnaire only If interested in participating in the College program
 Data furnished by the Com- munity College committee .in- cludes such pertinent informa- ton as follows;
 Glasses WHll start at frFh
 Average Most Der course, S25 .
 Length of classes, 16 weeks (aeademic), others eight weeks, or to be announced.
 Glass periods two nights par week, one hour and 20 minutes each; some courses (recreational, interest. VocationaD Will be held once W week for two hours
 Books to De bought from COL lege at current prices.
 Tuition costs payable at regis- tration; no tuition refunds after first class period.
 Registration commencing Janu-
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The frontiersman., 1958-12-17
Richard Jones
 New Chamber Head

New officers in the Matanuska Valley Chamber of Commerce were named at a recent meeting 0t the board of directors.
 Named 10 head the Chamber for the coming year was Richard Jones. Serving with him will be Max Clements, vice president; Wilson Woods, secretary -treasur- er; and Dr. C. C. Bailey, John Weisenberger, and Lew Hanks, directors. Jones succeeds Eugene Reid whose term has expired.
 Chamber meetings are held each first and third Wednesday of the month at the Marada Cafe The luncheon meetings, as we'll as membership in the Chamber, are open to all interested persons.
The frontiersman., 1958-12-17

produced locally, including agri- cultural products.
 Commenting on the situation, Harlan Hamilton of Palmer, president of the Fresh Milk As sociation, sponsoring the petition. said: Twenty percent of the dairy farmers in interior Alaska have been forced out of business in the past nine months. At the same time the equivalent of five million pounds of fresh milk per year is being shipped in to the commissaries and sold at state side wholesale cost. We have had the milk to supply this mar ket for more than year.
 Although we understand it to De Army policy to issue fresh milk to troops where available in the other AS states, Secretary Higgins cited the issue of recon bined Grade C milk in Korea, Japan, Okinawa, North Africa, Guam, Spain, Formosa, New foundland, Iceland, Turkey. Greece, and Bermuda. It is note worthy that in none of these areas are American farmers en- gagged in devloping agriculture las a defense and economic asset \
 pr. Allan Mick, director of the Alaska Experiment Station stat ed, "The present policies follow ed BY the military bar the expan- sion of our agricultural industry Ito scale which may permit general lowering of prices to all Alaskan consumers on a sustain ed basis At the same time, the illusion of a sizeable market leads 1.-the unwary homesteader into an investment of time and money which result only in undue hard ship"
 X Commissioner of Agriculture James Wilson stated, For years we have been trying to correct this situation. It has been pursu Cd through all normal channels without result. I am not surpris- ed that these people are becom- ling inpatient
 Specific charges made by the Association include that in order to maintain uniform prices in all commissaries, many commodities which may be produced locally are imported and sold below act ual cost, thus rendering the local producer unable to compete on
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The frontiersman., 1958-12-17
BAND AND CHORUS
 TO PRESENT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The annual Christmas concert will be presented by the music department of the Palmer junior and senior high schools this Fri- day evening in Central School gymnasium.
 The concert will begin prompt NV at 8 p.rn. and will include pre- sentations from the junior and senior bands and choruses. The choral department is directed by Mrs. Lois Weldon and Lee Plum bley IS bandmaster.
 There will be no admission charge for this concert and the entire community is invited to attend.
 Band numbers to be present .ed include: t'New Colonial March,
 Hall: 'tAdoromus Te" Pales- trina; Messiah" (Overture) Handel; Daughter of Zion'- Handel These numbers will be done by the Pioneer Band The junior band will join the Pion- eer group in presenting Spirit of Victory March Whistler Hummel; Shadow Walt" Whistler -Hummel; Largo Dvrocki Merry Widow Waltz Lehar: and "Liebest Raume Liszt
 -Christmas Greetings" Wall ters; i've Three Kings" Hop kins; ',Lo. How Rose'' ,brass ensemble) Orius; 'NoeIl Noel! Noeln {French carols) John- son; "Yuletide at Yorkshire'' (Englizh carols) Walters all by the Pioneer band and "Jingle Bells Rhapsody" Pierpont by the combined bands.
 The combined program is plan- .ned to help make the Yuletide season a happier season for the community.
 The junior high school chorus and the Girls Glee Club of the high school chorus will present an interesting choral section in the concert Among numbers to be sung by the junior high group will be Jolly Old St Nichols up On the Housetop". we Three Kingsn, and Silent Night' A special group of singers will be featured in these presentations
 The girls glee club will present a varied program, including 1Car- oI of the Bells. Birth of N king", White Christmas. and q few Christmas carols, including Now Tell Us Gentle Mary', and "An- gels we Have Heard on High" Trios will be included in this sec- ton.
 The combined choral groups will present ~The First Noel" as their final number
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31
ALONG THE WATERFRONT
 Continued from Page ID

Maw NOlkk140S0s AA 0AAA m ss9~ " have signed a contract, the first between the two since 1854. Per centage each will get is dependent on the amount of gear aboard, ris- ing slightly for more gear. High est allowable to boat owner is 40 percent, which is taken out before a division is made
 The boat owners and the can neries have signed again, with the same terms as last year.
 Frost and Union officials are scheduling trip around the island for the latter days in June, on union business.
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

FOR SALE OR TRADE on newer car-'50 Pontiac. Call 5532 after s pm. week days or Sat. and
 Sun. 31-1n
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

PLEASE Look under the seat of your car and find my tri-focal
 glasses. Clark, Clark's Garage,
 Ph 3444. 17-3n
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

FOR SALE-2 bdrm modern house comp furn. Located on Mission Rd. Price $5,50O-$1, ,OOO
 dn, easy payments. Pm 3464. tin
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

FOR SALE - Big house perfect
 for big family. Needs an eager
 amateur carpenter to finish. Washer, dryer, freezer, etc. Ph. .2333. tin
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

FOR SALE Jeep station wagon,
 4 whl drive. Harry Felton, Ph 5771. tin
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

FOR RENT-2 bdrm furn apt; 1
 bdrm furn apt. Write Harry Pinch, 7941 Selma Ave, Holly
 wood 46, Calf. or call the Out let, Ph. 1922. tin
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

,. A48s7f t.41 5HIa 7fHN###7I {; FOR SALE-27' house trailer w
 rm added. Ex cond. nv, washer & many extras. Spruce St. Ph
 2731. 31-1nc
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

FOR SALE-Zenith 17'' table
 model nv $100.O0; Cromwell II
 GU. it. refrigerator $lOO.OO-ex- cellent condition. Phone 46O3
 after $ pm. Billy WANTED-3 bdIm house by June
 IS. Ph 4191. tin
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

NV H
 Flags flying at half mast at the Post Office and the Marshals of flee have evoked considerable comment. There is a reason for it. The bodies of two soldiers, one from the 2nd World War and one from the Korean War are being added to that of the unknown soldier from the 1St World War at Arlington National Cemetery. The flags were flown until Decor ation Day, in commemoration of the soldiers return and inter- ment."
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

FOR SALE Chev suburban carry all, $500. Fix cond. See Frank
 Trick at Sportland. tin
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

FOR SALE $366 down or $11OO
 cash and you can own a 27-ft
 fully furnished trailer. Inquire
 Pratts Trailer Ct. No. 13 Billy FLAGS FLOWN AT HALF-MAST HONOR SOLDIERS BURIAL
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

Save as you spend by saving Alaska Gold Stamps. tin
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

Many beautiful gifts may be yours absolutely free by saving Alaska
 Gold Stamps. tin
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

FOR RENT-Sml house dntwn.
 Navy approved, close in. Ph- 1923 eyes & Weekends. tin
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

WORLD BOOK Encyclopedias the modern educational tool. H.
 TOuchstone, Base Ph 687. 17-4y
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

FOR SALE-Homer, Alaska-2 adjoining lots each 75' x 15O' near new hospital. Fairview sub. Regular selling price $500 each, both for $1,OOO cash. E. Carlson, %lClub Casino, Kodiak.
 24-1y
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

THRIFT SHOP-Open Saturday
 afternoons at the Baptist Mission
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

WHY TAKE CHANCES on con- signment when you can get cash for your used merchandise at the Outlet Second Hand Store?
 Ph 1922. fin
Kodiak mirror., 1958-05-31

TOR RENT New rm apt beau tifully furn. Elec. stove, refrig,
 hot water base board heat. Auto. washer & dryer. Ph 2273 after
 pm or Sat & Sun. tin