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Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1960-10-29
AIaskans Paw
Lowest Taxes

JUNEAU R - AIaSkanS pay
state and local taxes of $60.79 per
$1,000 of personal income, lowest
in the nation, the Bureau of the
Census reports.
In a new report received by the
governors office, the bureau said
the national average tax payment
is S84 so per $1,000 of personal
income. South Dakota's $122.84
figure tops the list.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1960-10-29
Progress Edition
Date Is Nov. rs

The Kodiak Mirror regrets to in
form its readers that the Progress
Edition, slated for publication,
Nov. 5, will not be published on
that date.
A wealth of material has been
gathered for the issue, but due to
limited manpower available, publ
cation date has been tentatively
set up for Nov. 26th.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1960-10-29
Chamber Adopts
Many Resolutions

Seven resolutions were adopted
by the members of the Chamber of
Commerce in attendance at the
meeting Wednesday noon at the
Island Fountain.
The resolutions will go to the
State Chamber of Commerce in
convention at Fairbanks. They in
clude support of the proposed
ferry system bond issue; irnpli-
menting the establishment of bur-
roughs; expanding school facili-
ties in Kodiak area to establish
vocational training; revision of
business license tax making net
profits taxable instead. of gross
receipts as now; endorsement of
State property tax outside in
corporated city limits; amendment
to proposed roads resolution;
and an amendment to the ESD.
City Manager Poland proposed
that the law governing matching
funds for road construction, be
extended to include municipalities.
At present only the state is author
lied to participate. at would mean
more money for roads," he said.
1t was brought out by both Poland
and Mayor Coon that the city of
Kodiak has the matching funds
for roads but can't get the roads.
In other business, the Chamber
backed a resolution of the Peters
burg, Alaska Chamber of Com
merce, seeking a l cent refund on
the gas tax to go to the burroughs
or cities.
Emil Knudsen sought support
for State fish hatchery.
A discussion on the cold storage
plant concluded the meeting. Po-
land indicated that action will be
Forthcoming in a matter of days
on the acquisition of the plant.
Oscar Dyson, who was present at
the meeting, stated the great bene-
fits to accure from a cold storage
plant, but stated in his opinion no
individual should have complete
control of the cold storage, but it
should be open to all.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1960-10-29

A rousing round cheer was given
the United States Navy by civic
officials and the public in two
day observance of the Nays 185th
birthday.
The two-day observance was
kicked off by members of the Kodi-
ak Council of the Navy League,
who sponsored a luncheon at the
Naval Base Officers Club.
During the ceremonies, Rear
Admiral H. H. Caldwell, Comman-
der Alaskan Sea Frontier and
Commandant 18th Naval District,
was presented with key to the
city by Merrill Coon, Mayor of
Kodiak.
Radm. Caldwell was also pre-
sented small Alaskan flag by
Ray Martin. A larger, flag ordered
for the occasion, had not arrived
in time for the occasion, but would
be given the Commandant at a Ia
ter date.
Winners in the Navy sponsored
essay contest ON What the Navy
Means to Kodiak" were also pre-
sented awards.
Slides were shown at the lunch
con of the Russian fishing fleet in
the Bering sea. These were pre-
Sented by Howard Wakefield of
Wakefield Fisheries.
AL Hochberger, vice-president of
the Kodiak Council of the Navy
League, was maSter-of-ceremOnies
in the absence of the president,
DIR. A. Holmes Johnson.
Earlier in the day Navy and
Marine Corps representatives were
present at an American Legion
flagpole dedication ceremony at
Kodiak's Griffin Memorial Hos
pital. John Trent gave a stirring
speech on the history and meaning
of the American flag.
Besides Rear Admiral Caldwell
and Captain N. R. Lincoln, Naval
Station commanding officer, num-
erous local business and profess
sional personalities were present.
The civilian Navy observance
went into its second day on Fri
day with many activities scheduled.
Highlights of these include
planned visit to the city by the
USS Kodiak at II am and a 3 p.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1960-10-29
Bill Levine Here

Bib Levine, former resident
Of Kodiak, is visitor here, having
arrived Thursday
Lavine was formerly in the SER
vice, and was stationed here for
several years. He retired as chief
here, and made his home in Kodiak
for a few years, when he and his
family moved to Portland, Oregon.
He is in the insurance business.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1960-10-29
Wins Small Ford

Merrill Schow was the winner of
the half -scale 1910 Model T Ford
given away at the Orpehum
Theatre Wednesday evening.
The lucky winner is Coast
Guardsman stationed at the Loren
Station. He was escorted home by
the City Police following the draw
ing.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1960-10-29

lagpOe its dedication Thursday
witnessed by school children and adults
The agpoe presented the City by George Corn
elius American Legion Post Me
presented flag the Griffin Memorial Hospital
Corp officials, the Navy band Marine Corp
Girl representatives others parpa
Virginia Valley Senior Scout TO-
Cornelius in hosting the flag. is Bill
Howard, Scout who also assisted u. S. Navy photo
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1960-10-29
Radm. H. H. Caldwell SAYS Thanks

happy extend for the officers of the United States
thanks the fine
participated in by friends in the City of Kodiak.
thanks members of the Kodiak Council of the
With their trng enthusiastic help the
an outstanding and unprecedented
your honorng Navy
Corps will be remembered those who
serving here today
all proved Alaskan hospitality community
spirit friendship is unsurpassed anywhere
add thanks "welldone
H. H. Caldwell
Rear Admiral u. S. Navy
Commander Alaskan Frontier
Commandant 18th Naval Dstrice
Commandant 18th Naval District
Evening star., 1960-10-05

der control; (b) appeal to
higher court; (c) overrule.
2. Sultry: (a) owned by a
sultan; (b) hot and humid
(c) vehicle used in trotting
races.
3. Supercilious: (a) silly OF
ridiculous (b) diffident; (c)
excessively proud.
4. Surfeit: (a) title of nobil-
ity; tb) overabundance; (c)
utter lack.
S. Susceptible: (a) thought
guilty of crime; Cb) easily af-
fected; (c) victim of disease
6. Sustenance: (a) means OF
support; (b) unsponsored TV
program; (c) confirmation.
7. Swarthy: (a) piratical;
(b) grossly fat; (c) darkroom
plCAlOllCu.
8. Symposium: (a) lecture
hall; (b) meeting for discus
sion; (c) supposition.
8. Symphonic: (a), small
symphony orchestra: (b) har-
mony Of musical sounds; (c)
religious doctrine.
10. Shrievalty:: (a) remission
of sin; (b) county in Louisiana
(c) sheriff's office.
Answers: la; 2-b; Sc; Alb;
5-b; ga; 7-c; 8-b: 9-b: 10-c
Do you know the most COM
mon errors Of grammar and
usage and how to avoid them?
For a list of common mistakes
and advice on how to imprQGe
Evening star., 1960-10-05
Jack BerriII
BY Al Smith

your speech and writing. simply handling, William Morris
addressed stamped Good Grammar in of The
envelope, plus 10 cents to cover Star
Evening star., 1960-10-05

with. But are you sure you
can use them accurately in
speech and writing?
The way we play is to select
the lettered word or phrase
closet in meaning to the num-
bered word. After you have
finished all 10 questions, check
against the answers below
Score 10 points for each cor
rect answer. A score of 10C
per cent is excellent. But il
you score so or below, get out
the dictionary and do some
homework.
/. Subjugate: (a) bring un-
Evening star., 1960-10-05
/. WORDS, WIT
AND WISDOM
GIL THoRP
BUCK ROGERS
BY WILLIAM MORRIS

Many Of us wonder about the
exact meanings and pronuncia-
tions Of words we have run
across again and again in read
ing but never used in CONVEX
sation. Here are 10 words
starting with rs" you certainly
have a nodding acquaintance
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-09-01

are unanimous in their approval. One had
this to say about it:
mot only does this arrangement give us
the time and opportunity to concentrate on
raising the quality of our courses; it also
brings us together to produce single best
course instead of a series of individual
courses. feel it's way of achieving better
professional work through professional
partnership"
Nor is the usual problem of discipline
present under the new system. The report
quotes a teacher at Wayland as saying:
while most teachers who have never
taught large classes throw up their hands at
the prospect of maintaining peace and quiet
in a group of 50 or 100 students, we find
that students attention is held because the
lessons are so carefully worked out and
paced"
Another major advantage is the schools
ability to attract guest lecturers, including
officials and experts from nearby labora-
tories, government offices and industrial
plants. School officials explained it is much
easier to get such people to talk to students
when they know they will be addressing a
large group.
Finally, the students reaction is pre-
dominantly favorable. A junior at Evanston
Township High reflected this attitude in
commenting:
I'VE like best the fact that each teacher
is lecturing what he knows best We feel all
the material is prepared more thoroughly
than it would be in an ordinary class"
Under the new procedure, students are
called on more often in their regular classes
to make more detailed answers to questions
based on the lectures. However the Evans
ton student found no fault with this.
1T makes school tougher, but we get
more out of it," she said.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-09-01
Considered Indiscree+

Contest With Skunk

Long ago, my Sunday School teacher
admonished the class of which 1 was never
much better than a fringe member that in
the worldly future we would each be known
and judged by the friends we made; that
birds of feather flock together, and that
1t is indiscreet to engage in a squirting con-
test with a skunk. 1t worried me then as
1t now does, that when this advice was given,
the teacher seemed to be talking to the rest
of the class. Anyhow, 1 took what he said
to heart and stopped trying to make friends
with him. Such is the logic of a ten year
old boy.
The friends of most people, whether they
admit 1t or not can be divided into three
basic groups. There are those friends who
are inherited; those who you want people to
know that you have; and those who you will
go to any extreme in order to prevent people
from finding out you have. 1t is this latter
group to which the Sunday School teacher
was referring and into which nearly all of
my friends fall
My wise old grandfather, Mr.. Talbot,
said that it was necessary to keep friends
from meeting If one was to have peaceful
life. AS soon as friends are introduced they
start talking, stories get mixed up, discrep.
encies pop out and the man who brought
them together generally loses both friends
Mr.. Burdett used to run general store
that Is now located on the corner of West
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-09-01
Team-Teachinq
A New Method
Thoughts

At the Newton, Mass, High School,
selected teachers give periodic one-hour lee
lures to three combined groups of English
classes.
At Golden High School in Colorado
biology teacher lectures for an hour every
week to six combined classes of ITO students.
And at Evanston, Ill, Township High
School, seminars are held regularly in all
fields Of science and mathematics extending
beyond the high school level
These constitute a new approach to
teaching which may revolutionize instruc-
tional methods, according to a recent Ford
Foundation report.
1t is called "team-teaching"; and it is
based on the truth that not all teachers can
do all things equally well" Here is the way
1t works:
Any teacher with special qualifications
in certain phase of a subject gives regular
ly scheduled lectures on his speciality to COM
bined classes ranging from so all the way
to $50 students. During these periods, the
other teachers either catch up on their work
or sit in on the large-group lectures.
For example, history teacher at Way
land, Mass, High School gives a series of
large-group presentations on a particular
facet of an historical period-"Liberty vs.
Order" during the American Revolutionary
period for instance.
At the same school, a music teacher ex.
pands the scope of literature courses by
bringing in the musical aspects of the periods
being studied.
English courses at the Evanston High
School are broken down into creative writ
ing, the novel, poetry and grammar, with
different teacher taking up each Of these
subjects before all $50 eleventh-grade English
students.
Teachers participating in the program
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-09-01

Montgomery ave. and Adams st. SIXTY
Mason and used to make wooden cars and
race them from his house to Mr.. Burdetts
store. He was one of those men to whom
dollar meant nothing as compared to the
look on the face of an eight year old boy
who is given two scoops of ice cream for
the price of one. Then there is Mr.. Berry
who used to work at SCOTS Orchard. Mr..
Berry would slip me apples in the fall and
pour me a glass of cider with bit of snap
to it and which was saved for customers
that he liked.
There was an athletic coach at Rock
vile High School, long before it became
Richard Montgomery High School, who took
liking to me; and who one spring, took
me in his car to Baltimore to compete in
the Statewide track meet 1 wanted to win
for him so much that did just that There
was member of the soccer team who was
older and harder than I, and who, when I
was used up would cover my position for
me and let me breathe while
There is no way to predict what will
reach the heart of boy. But the odd thing
is that in the boyhood of every mans life
things have happened that make the man the
person he is. The tendency of the boy is to
grow straight and true and it is the duty of
the man, and of our town, to see to it that
the boy is given fair chance to grow in
his natural manner.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-09-01

that two wrongs do not make right.
But just how wrong" is it for woman
to appear in public clad in shorts? The ques-
ton has become subject for great debate in
recent years, as the trend has swung toward
more comfortable attire for both males and
females in intolerable weather.
Frankly, we can see no objection to wom-
en- wearing shorts under informal circum-
stances, but we do feel that the selection of
attire should be governed to some extent by
the wearer's adaptability to the chosen gar
ment. Some women look nice in shorts;
others look horrible. A glance at a mirror
should be sufficient to sway the decision.
Too, we feel there should be some limita-
tons on the areas in which shorts are worn.
We think they are perfectly proper in a neigh
borhood supermarket but we feel they would
be just bit out of place in downtown de-
partment store.
The general theme of suburbia today is
comfort; people moved from the hot, crowded
city to become comfortable and they're en-
titled to utilize all available elements of COM
fort-including shortS-so long as they re-
main within the bounds of propriety.
The whole thing really is matter of
taste and good judgment. But even if some
one violates those principles, it doesn't justify
the type of decision handed down by the New
York magistrate who seems to think that one
wrong invites another.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-09-01
According TO Smith
Was the Judge
'Shor+-Minded'?

We read with mixed emotions a story in
a New York newspaper about trial magis.
trate who acquitted a defendant accused Of
molesting a woman on the ground that she
was wearing shorts and therefore asked for
it."
The case, of course, brings up the long
standing controversy about the propriety of
women wearing shorts in public places but
under any circumstances it seems to be a
pretty far-fetched ruling when judge puts
himself in the position of condoning felony
simply because of the provocative attire of
the complainant.
Even If she had been stark naked, it
seems to US, the defendant should have been
convicted and penalized if there was an actual
case of molestation. Unfortunately, the news
story didn't clarity the exact nature of the of.
tense, nor did 1t indicate the extent of proof
that was presented in court.
1t did, however, give the impression that
the judge simply kissed off the whole affair
because he felt the woman had invited some
form of attack by appearing as she did, and
that the defendant was justified in molesting
her for the same reason.
How utterly ridiculous can you get?
If the same line of reasoning were fol.
lowed in other cases, it would mean that any
provocation would justify any crime. Fortu-
nately, that is not the philosophy of our
courts, which generally function on the theory
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-09-01
The Celebration

ROCKVILLES Centennial celebration has moved into
- high gear and officials of the Centennial committee
as well as city authorities in line for congratulations
for the interesting and diversified program they are offer
ing
An assortment of events designed suit the fancy of
young and old alike being served up by Centennial Off
Gals and the response thus far has been most gratifying
Not only Rockville citizens but residents from throughout
the area have to the county to share the cys
moment OF glory the occasion of its Tooth anniversary
as an incorporated community.
Rockville has to be proud of its past history
during which it has mushroomed from small community
to thriving city, but the heartenng aspect of the cele
braton is the mutual feeling that this is just the begin
ming There is every to believe that greater
progress is in store for the city, and that in far less than
100 years it will take its place truly metropolitan
community.
Much OF the credit for Rockves progress is due to
an efficient city administration which has afforded the
means by which the community has met the challenge of
boom-time growth. This administration is charged
with the responsibility of coping with future problems
which are more likely to increase than diminish.
While celebrating 100 years of progress Rockville
should not look back but should look ahead-revelng not
IN its past glory but in the challenges and the opportn
ties that lie in the future.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-09-01
Congratulations
Bob Whife'

AS a subscriber and reader of
your newspaper I have noted
that the appointment of a local
boy to one Of the United States
Service Academies is considered
Noteworthy item. / also real.
ize that the local Senator or
Congressman who makes the
nomination also helps to publ.
CHE the resulting appointment.
With this / have no quarrel.
am proud to announce that
my son Robert has received his
appointment and orders to re-
port to 'Kings Point" the U. S.
Merchant Marine Academy, on
August 81, 1860. Though his APP
pointment was competitive, it
was not received through local
channels, hence it was not pub
licized. / have become his self
appointed publicity agent.
Robert G. White, better
known as Bob White" is now
IS years old and has lived with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter F. White, in Rockville, since
1852. He is a member and
Junior Deacon of the Rockville
Christian Church.
Bob graduated in June from
Richard Montg omrey High
School. Here he was known best
for two activities; "a he was
editor and publisher of 1.-THE
Neap" a unique humorous
newspaper which he sold to
Rims tn d ents with the
schools approval and (2) he was
varsity center on Richard Mont
gomrey's undefeated and united
football team this past fall. In
fact, your newspaper selected
him as First string offensive
center on the Bi-County All
Star Team"
I hope you win find the above
news worthy of publication.
The stated facts may be con-
firmed with the U. S. Maritime
Commission appointment and
with Mr.. Roy Lester (Football
coach, RMHS).
Walter f. White
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-09-01
More Room Needed

think it would be very nice
to have an aforementioned
school but not when we have
1000 students on shifts and an
other 5000 crowded.
Would it not seem better to
spend the luxury" money on
space for the children and not
on cooling the present crowded
space. Later when the crowded
conditions have been rectified
the air-conditioning could be
obtained.
l do not know what the
above suggestion is worth but
I hope it has not been over
looked.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-09-01
Thinking Plus Action

TNdE comprehensive Upper Montgomery County sewer
age plan presented to the County Council this week is
excellent example of forward-lookng thinking
Prepared by Washington Suburban Sanitary Com
mission consant at the councils request the proposals
present challenge to the elected officials responsible for
the countys orderly growth and development.
Harry B. Shaw, the commissions former chief engi-
neer stated the clearly his report Construction of
the various lines is generally premature at this time but
not too early to be seriously thinking about the areas
sanitary problems
AS builders continue to seek vacant land for their sub
divisions the danger of stream pollution from housing de-
velopmens not served by public sewerage systems in
creases accordingly
Also the projected construction of the Potomac River
lntercptor Sewer along the Potomac will inevitably act
caalyst in squirting housing construction in the in
the hope that the homes will eventually be able to
hook onto lines leading into the nterceptor In the
time however, there is the everpesent hazard of pou
ton
1t is essential therefore that plan for net
WORK be ready in order to oresta stream contamination
and its attendant threat to the public health.
BY asking the Sanitary Commission to prepare such
a plan, the County Council has acted wisely and with
commendable foresight And in presenting the plan to the
county heads the commission has acted with praiseworhy
speed
is HlSSlng-Ce
preparation of plans by the Park and Planning Commits
sion to guide council members in their actions the de-
veopment of the stream valleys involved in the sewerage
program
There is no question that lines have powerful
influence when and where housing development occurs
glance at the map shows graphically how homes apart
ments and shopping centers have mushroomed in areas
served by public facilities Fortunately plans
available for most Of these before simultaneously
with development
But the pace Of housing expansion quickens, the
county runs the risk of having trunk installed along
stream valleys before overall development plans have been
prepared The result could easily be disastrous terms
Of exorbitant public service costs
For this reason the Planning Commission must exert
every effort to have the plans ready before they
needed just the Sanitary Commission has drafted its
comprehensive plan for the Seneca Creek and adjacent
stream valleys well in advance of actual need.
And in the final analysis it is up to the council men,
ber the elected representatives of the people, see to
1t that the plans ready.