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Evening star., 1961-07-21

would have read the separate
statement signed by myself
and four of my colleagues
on the Joint Committee on
Atomic Energy which was
attached to the committee
report on the bill, H. r. 1875.
The separate statement points
out 10 compelling reasons
why the project should not
be authorized.
The argument identified
by your editorial as being
primary was in reality only
a small part of the overall
case which was made against
the Hanford steam plant.
Your editorial and your
news reporting carefully
avoided the fact that the
Hanford steam plant would
not in any way advance nu-
clear power technology, but
would rather turn back the
clock. Furthermore, it was
not pointed out that the con-
version of this project would
actually be a detriment to
national defense by standing
as a deterrent to effective
international agreement on
disarmament or arms control.
Proponents of this project
assert that conversion of the
Hanford reactor to genera
ton of electricity would
strengthen national defense
during any international nu-
clear arms agreement. They
would be willing to place the
United States at a serious
disadvantage by having the
Nations negotiators accept
for us the authority to oper-
ate one plutonium reactor for
power generation while grant,
ing the Soviet Union author
ity, under the agreement, to
operate five plutonium reac-
tors for power purposes. Thus,
the proponents would have us
believe that it would be quite
proper to give the SovietS a
5-to-1 advantage over us in
opportunities to produce
weapons-grade plutonium and
violate the terms Of the
agreement.
Evening star., 1961-07-21

BONN-Nikita Khrushchev
may note-we trust with some
misgiving-the first practical
results of his new threat to
Berlin. The one-day meeting
Of the six nations of the Euro
pean Community that took
place here in Bonn this week
may have seemed undramatic
compared to the talk of mo-
bilizing a million men in the
United States. But political
events of major Importance
often seem undramatic at the
time. And in terms of post
war history-and Mr.. Khru-
Shchev's own ambitions in
Europe-the meeting could
mark a decisive turning point.
Six heads of state under
the Craftsmanship of West
German Chancellor Adenauer
and the urgent prodding of
French President de Gaulle
decided, in brief, to take a
long step toward the political
unification of Europe which
has been the dream of so
MANY European, leaders since
the wars end.
They did it because they
were convinced-largely by
Mr.. Khrushchev-"that only
a United Europe in alliance
with the United States of
America and other free peo-
pies is in a position to cope
with the dangers threatening
the existence of Europe and
the entire free world" 1t was,
to be sure, only a firstStep. The
leaders themselves agreed to
meet at regular intervals (the
next meeting to take place in
the falD with the aim of
comparing their views, har-
monizing their policies and
reaching common concep-
tions."
Other Meetings Set
In the meantime, other
meetings in the fields of for
eign policy, education, culture
and research would be held
on lower levels. And a Spe-
cial commiSSion-preSumably
the embryo of Gen. de Gaulle's
proposed permanent secre-
tariat-would be working on
ways and means which would
make it possible to give a
statutory character within
the shortest possible time to
the unification of their peo-
pies"
The language of the Of
ficial statement is deliberate
ly obscure on some points.
But there is no doubt that
the decisions made here
mark a victory for Gen. de
Gaulle'S concept of IAN i'm
posing confederation" of
European states whose COM
bined political, econom C
and military resources, mo-
bilized and co-ordinated with
a common purpose, could
play a possibly decisive role
in the struggle between East
and West.
At the same time Gen.
de Gaulle did not have ev-
erything his own way. The
decision was clearly a COM
promise between the French
idea of a confederated
Europe and the determine
ton of smaller members of
the community to preserve
and extend the Supranation-
Evening star., 1961-07-21
Bourquibo Changes Face

~
Far to the south of the Mediter-
ranean coastal battle-ground Of Bizerte,
the potential oil and mineral wealth of
the vast Sahara Desert looms as the real
cause OF the worlds newest crisis,
dramatized in the French -Tunisian en-
gagement at arms.
For while the fighting has been
confined thus far to areas adjacent to
the big French-held naval base at
Bizerte, Tunisian President Bourguibas
demand for surrender of Bizerte was
accompanied by a threatful claim to
share of the Sahara territory. That
establishment Of this claim may be Mr..
Bourguiba's real objective could be
inferred from the surprisingly inflam-
matory presentation of his ultimatum
to France in speech before his National
Assembly. His bitter words there were
directed not only against France but
against the leaders of the Algerian in
dependence movement, whom he has
sheltered and supported in TuniS, and
their claim that "all Saharan space
under French domination" should be-
come part of new Algeria.
1--WE see it as our duty" Mr.. Bour-
guiba said, "to claim our Saharan space
today rather than start a conflict
tomorrow with our Algerian brothers"
Not surprisingly, SpokeSmen for the
Algerian rebels promptly denounced the
Bourguiba bid and declared they would
recognize no French-TuniSian agree
ment giving it support.
Even this explanation, however,
falls short of full accounting for Mr..
Bourguiba'S new face Although leader
in the TuniSian movement for independ-
ence from France, which has evolved in
gradual steps since 1947, he has been
moderate among nationalistS. Even
while fighting French colonial policies,
he has been frank admirer of French
civilization and friend of Western
democracy. His past avoidance of ex-
tremiSm in word or action has enabled
him, in fact, to serve at times as an
effective honest broker" between Paris
and the Algerian rebel movement,
against both of which he seems now
intent on declaring or threatening war.
It is a fact, no doubt, that French
military presence in Bizerte has been an
irritant-even though agreed upon by
treaty in 1858, after Tunisia had
achieved full independence. Mr.. Bour-
guiba has asked in the past for a nego-
tiated end to this agreement. It is in
conceivable, however, that he expected
his 24-hour ultimatum for French evac-
uation, delivered on the eve of new
French-Algerian talks, would be accept
able to Paris. He is fully aware, too,
that France thus far has taken an un-
yielding position on its jurisdiction over
the Sahara-where it already has dis
covered and is developing great new oil
resources, and where there is evidence
OF mineral riches besides.
Whether his latest move is a power
or propaganda play, the Tunisian Presi-
dent has chosen reckless course at
particularly untimely moment. In doing
so, he has made no new friends among
those trying sincerely to bring "peace
with honor" to North Africa.
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discovered the colloquy be-
tween Representative Ben
Jensen and Representative
Chet Holifield on Page 11577
which refutes your state
ment. The colloquy goes as
follows:
"Mr. Holifield. The testi-
mony before our committee,
I will say to the gentleman,
was that SO per cent of the
power at this time is sold to
private utilities who distrib-
ute the power at their own
prices in the area.
"Mr. Jensen. The gentle
man is wrong again, the facts
are that that testimony
plainly shows specifically that
only 1873 per cent of the
Bonneville power is being dis
tributed by the private util-
tiles.
"Mr. Holifield. What?
"Mr. Jensen. I suggest the
gentlemen reread that testi-
mony.
"Mr. Holifield. No member
OF our committee challenged
that.
"Mr. Jensen. I challenge it
having been for the past 10
years on the committee that
appropriates for the Bonne-
vile Power Administration
and I know whereof I speak.
Let us keep the records
straight, and let us be fair to
the taxpayers of the United
States of America by adopt
ing this amendment and this
$95 million"
Your editorial continues by
stating that the bill was
defeated primarily on the
grounds that it would put the
Acc in the public power busi-
ness-which it would-and
thus constitute another so
cialistic" encroachment on
free enterprise - which it
would. The truth of the
matter is. however, that this
was but one Of many reasons
why the House decided this
project should not be author
lied. If your research had
been more thorough, you
Evening star., 1961-07-21
LETTERS THE STAR

Pen names may be used "
letters carry iDrtterS' correct
names and addresses. Al let
terS are subject to condensG-
tton. Those not used iDill be
returned only iDhen accom-
panied BY self = addressed,
stamped envelopes.
Evening star., 1961-07-21

hope that plans will be drawn expedi-
tiously, and that the project will be
brought to completion as soon as
possible.
Evening star., 1961-07-21

The Star July IS edito-
rial, "The Hanford ISSUE" ac-
cused the House of Represent
atives of using poor Judgment
in rejecting, by a vote of 176
to 140, the proposal to convert
the new reactor at Hanford,
Washington, into a dual-pur-
pose facility capable of pro-
ducing not only plutonium
for weapons, but also be-
tween 100000 and 100000
kilowatt-hours of electricity
for peaceful uses"
I was somewhat surprised
by this editorial because I
have always felt that your
paper had a high reputation
for objectivity and careful
research. To my knowledge,
The Star has carried few, If
any, news items concerning
the extensive hearings and
considerations given to the
proposal to add electric gen.
Grating facilities to the new
plutonium production reactor
presently being constructed
at Hanford. Nor do I recall
any mention in your news
columns of the carefully pre-
pared statement submitted
as a part of the Joint Com
mittee on Atomic Energy's
report to Congress on the
Acc authorization bill, which
sets forth logical reasons why
this project should not be
built. You have not given
your readers adequate back
ground against which they
may measure the reasonable
ness of the editorial position
which The Star unfortunately
took on July IS.
I have been closely associ-
ated with every stage of the
development of this proposal
and, therefore, feel I have
some knowledge of the Han
ford steam plant proposal. I
think it would be appropriate
for me to comment briefly on,
some of your statements on
the Hanford steam plant,
and on the action taken by
the House last Thursday.
Evening star., 1961-07-21
Questions and Answers
BY THE HASKINS SERV'
By THE HASKINS SERVICE
reader Of
Washtn
FIeass

@. Is the Biblical town of
Antioch still in existence?
H. u.
A. The town of Antakya.
on the Orontes River about
20 miles from the Mediter-
ranean, in the southern tip
OF Turkey, occupies part of
the site of Antioch. How
ever, Antakya bears little
resemblance to the Antioch
OF Biblical times, which was
the largest city after Rome
and Alexandria.
@. To what range do the
mountains at Harpers Ferry,
West Virginia, belong?-H. P.
A. The Geological Survey
Evening star., 1961-07-21
Khrushchev Outsmorts Himself
RY CROSRY 81 NOY

al character Of such existing
institutions as the Coal and
Steel Community. Euratom,
and the Common Market.
The military implications Of
the new European confedera-
ton were deliberately soft
pedaled and the importance
of the Atlantic Alliance re-
emphasized. :
Most significantly the door
was left open to member
ship in the club to "other
European states which are
prepared to accept equal
responsibility and equal
obligations in all spheres ;"
Reaction in Britain so far
suggests that the meeting in
Bonn may not have helped
Prime Minister Macmillan in
his task of perSuading Britain
to take the plunge into the
Common Market. Yet. given
the impetus and force of the
new drive toward European
unity, most observers believe
that British participation is
only a matter of time.
In fact the Bonn meeting
has changed very abruptly
the perspective of a few weeks
ago. At the last meeting in
Paris, six leaders got nowhere
at all in their discussion on
French proposals for closer
political unity. Even as late
as last week it seemed that
hostility to Gen. de Gaulle's
ideas by smaller members
notably the Dutch - might
block any major decisions in
Bonn.
Blow to KremIin
What changed this per-
spective was simply the sense
of real and present danger
over Berlin which Mr.. Khru-
shchev has managed to in
spire among the leaders Of
Europe and the urgent need
heavily plugged by Ger
mans-of collective action to
meet the threat. Once again
Russia has forced the allies
to bury their long standing
differences in the name Of
common defense.
The result is most certainly
not lost on Mr.. Khrushchev.
From his point of view the
most significant aspect of the
Bonn meeting has been to tie
West Germany more closely
than ever to Western Europe.
Mr.. Khrushchev's own long
range interests, of course, lie
in a directly opposite direc-
ton. His ultimate hope is to
persuade Germany, through
intimidation or seduction,
that its real future and only
hope of reunification lies not
with the West but with the
East.
The result, in short, sug-
gests that Mr.. Khrushchev,
as often in the past, may
have outsmarted himself in
the opening phase of his long
range offensive. The reaction
in Western Europe shows at
least a healthy appreciation
OF the real stakes involved in
the Russian game, and the
Bonn meeting could mark an
important turn in the battle
of which the present crisis in
Berlin is only the opening
skirmiSh.
Evening star., 1961-07-21

beliefs and firm convictions
as did Americans, North and
South, 100 years ago.
Citizen Soldier.
Evening star., 1961-07-21
Purpose of Centennial

This Saturday and Sunday,
Americans from all over the
United States will rendezvous
at Manassas Battlefield Park
to pay homage to the deeds
of free men who gave their
lives for sacred principles 100
years ago. All will join as
Americans realizing that sec
tions of our country have
differences now as they had
then, but with firm convic-
ton that when freedom is
threatened we are all one in
our love for God and country.
If there ever was a time when
the citizens of our great
country should recall the
words Of Thomas Paine it is
now:
These are the times that
try mems souls. The summer
soldier and the sunshine pat
riot will, in this crisis, shrink
from the service of their
country; but he that stands
it now, deserves the love and
thanks of man and woman.
Tyranny, like hell, is not
easily conquered; yet we have
this consolation with us, that
the harder the conflict, the
more glorious the triumph.
What we obtain too cheap,
we esteem too lightly: it is
dearnesS only that gives
every thing its value. Heaven
knows how to put a proper
price upon its goods; and it
would be strange indeed if
so celestial an article as
Freedom should not be high
ly rated If there be trou-
BILE, let it be in my day, that
my child may have peace (.
I call not upon a few, but
upon all: not on this State
or that State, but on every
State: up and help us; lay
your shoulders to the wheel;
better have too much force
than too little, when so great
an object is at stake :"
Be slow to criticize the re-
enactment of the Battle Of
First Manassas for it may be
that divine providence has
given us the centennial years
to reaffirm our faith in the
United States Of America. I
salute the patriotic and de-
voted James c. Fry (Maj.
Gen., USA, retired), who has
worked so diligently as lead
er of the First Manassas
Corporation to provide the
American people with an oc-
casion that will remind the
world that Americans today
stand ready to die for their
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-20

NERO TURK 63 CENTS LB.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-20
'USO Show Slated For Friday Night

The USO show Laugh with the Girls'' will. be presented Friday at 9:SO pm. in the school gym after the basketball game. Chil- dren under 12 years of age will not be admitted. The public is cordially invited 10 attend this feature fee of charge.
 A funny and familiar face be- longing to Jack IseMaire, heads this USO unit which is on a seven-week tour Of the Alaska Command. Jack. with his comedy and electric guitar was with the Gil Lamb Revue last Dtcember. He sings, dances and plunlks away on his guitar but his best Is saved for his bit as stand-Up comic.
 Likewise familiar to the Alas kan circuit is the ample-sized singer and comedienne, Al.;ene Flanery. Alliene, was last seen here with the "Dave Ketchum Show" She sings, dances, plays few instruments and can give out with Dixieland and the blues.
 'scarazini", the fabulous chain smoker, envelopes himself in a haze as lie consumes cigarette after cigarette during his turn as the shows magician.
 Two attractive dancers, Mary Lane from Burbank and Roberta Tennes from North Hollywood, add their shapely talents to the performance. Mary is new to USO but she has been dancing pro- fessionally since she was four years old. Roberta. also a new conner to USO, dances for ballet, tap or jazz tempos and can play the violin, viola, harp or piano with equal ease
 Two more girls, Pam Patty from Van Nuys, Calif., and Bebbi Golden from Arlington, Heights, IL, provide the music for the unit. Pam is an accordionist and pianist and Bobbi is a drummer, who can sing impersonations as we'll as play flute.
 Either of the girls is capable o1 entertaining as a single act and USO seldom has booked a unit with so many individual per formers capable of doing show by themselves.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-20
Girl Scouts Have Big Response at Silver Tea

The Neigisborhood Committee of Girl Scouts report the re- sponse to their Silver Tea yes terday afternoon was outstanding The committee wishes to thank all who contributed and all those whose contributions are still coming in.
 Purpose of the tea was to raise money to send Pearl Johnson to Button Bpys Ut for National Girl Scout Roundup tc be slseld in the spring.
 All troops of the Girl Scouts took part in the program.
 The committee also extends a special thanks to Mrs. Don Eos ter for arranging the decorations, and to the ladies who poured. Mrs. Charles Fagerstrom, Mrs, Ella Tanner, Mrs. Roy Snyder, and Mrs. Luther Dunbar.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-20
Thanksgiving Week to Be Loaded With Activities

This week, the week of Thanks giving, for Nome will be loaded with activity. In addition to Thanksgiving with all it's at tendant festivities these other special events are planned:
 Tonight = At 7:30 meeting in the Multi-Purpose Room with a view to establish a permanent museum in Nome
 Tuesday = At 6:30, meeting of the Lions Club at the Seaview Room.
 Wednesday = At noon, Rotary meeting at the Seaviiesv Room.
 Thursday Thanksgiving.
 Friday X At 7:3O, inter-city basketball at the High School Gym, Fairbanks Sportland Bees and the Nome All-Stars.
 At 9:30 after the basketball game, a USO show Laugh with the Girls, at the High School Gym.
 Saturday = At 300, second game of inter-city basketball al High School Gym.
 At 800, Jaycees' Alaska Junior Miss Benefit Dance at the Sea- view Room.
 Saturday & Sunday = Exchange visits by Nome Lions and Fair banks Rotarians.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-20
Pioneers to Mark 54th Anniversary

Out of deference to various local, civic and fraternal organi- cations which have plars.s>sa. ==e- cial functions, anniversaries, etc., interspersed rather closely cover ing the balance of the. year 1861, Igloo No. decided < to postpone holding it's annual Roof Garden celebration from Dec. g, 1861 as tentatively planned, to Feb. 10, 1862. The latter date will mark the 54th anniversary of the found- ing of the organization known as Pioneers of Alaska, which took place at Nome during threer day meeting - Feb. 10 to 13, 1907, attended by a large gather ing of early settlers.
 President w. H. Cameron of Igloo No. will aoon announce the appointment II the various committees which will conduct the I902 historic celebFation.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-20
MARIE WEYANNA
 or TELLER PASSES

Marie Weyanna of Teller died in MNIM Hospital Saturday after an extended illness.
 She is survived by two daugh- ters, Mrs. Chester Topcock and Martha Weyanna of Teller, son John Weyanna of Cordova, and a step-son Jim Weyanna of Nome. The body of the deceased was returned to Teller Mission where the funeral and interment will take place with Rev. N. c. Rem slo officiating.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-20
Few Seats Left for Excursion

Few Seats Left for Excursion
 The Lions Club announced to- day that there are still few seats left on the excursion flight to Fairbanks on Saturday. To make reservations call either Bob 2E.enshaw or Stan Harhut. The re- turn to- Nome will be made Sum- day afternoon.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-20

MT. and Mrs. George Leinard and family of Alaska Airsines de- parted for the outside Saturday. They expect to return soon after spending Thanksgiving with their families in Portland.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-20
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

MT. and Mrs. Gabriel OkitkOn announce tine engagement of their daughter Lois, to Robert Foster. They plan to be married on Dec. ' in Anchorage. MT. Foster for merly was with the Weather Bu- reau at Clear and more recently with the Alaska Division of lands.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-20
ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

To Fairbanks: John Johnson, Lee and la Adams, Peggy and Pat Kelliher, Charles Lewis, Doug Ackley, Connie Nelson, Ed Burli- son, E. L. Davis, A. J. Scheme, Chuck Siegel, Howard Jones, Jer- ray Patterson, Raymond Norton, and Robert Toffey.
 From Fairbanks: Max Rogers, Doug Ackley, James Hart, Charles Blevins, Porter Lockard, and Joe Rychetnik
 From Ectzebue: B. L. Baldwin
 To Kotzebue: John Williams and Delbert Wells.
 From Anchorage via Galena' Maj. C. Reichert, A. Goodrow, J Ames, and C. Lovick,.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-20

No School on Friday
 School will let out "Wednesday afternoon for all rooms at Nome School far the Thanksgiving re- cess. There will be no school on Friday either.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-20
Thanksgiving Potlafch

Thanksgivlug Poflafch
 The ThanksRiuinR Potlatch of the Covenant Church will be held Thursday at Phoebe Hall for members of the church and their friends. The first serving will be from until 500 pm. and the second serving from 5 until pm.
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to contact relatives of these
women, and get pictures in
that way.
The presidents we want
pictures of are: Mrs. Mers
Tanner, who served from 100
to 1902, Mrs. Hannah Sperry,
who served from 1902 to 1904,
Mis- Frances French, 1904 to
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Here's How

Reoders' Cheering House is con-
Quoted ENTIRELY THROUGH THE
MAIL as q public service exchange
OF ideos between cree readers. The
Stor eonnot accept phone coils per-
tanning to this column. All letters
must bear the writer's full nome and
address. No advertising is printed.
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Oriental Rug
H. W. c., Seattle. Wash.

II. W. c., Seattle, Wash.
Editors note: Cold we please
have n. W. c.s oddresS?)
We just purchased a large
Sarouk oriental rug. We
bought it from a friend who
has lived for many years by
the shore, and this friend
has had the rug In the house
all that time. AS a result, it
has a musty smell. Can some
one please tell me what can
be done to get rid Of this
odor?
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1905. Mrs. Lucia E. Blunt.
1905 to 1906, and Mrs. Jessie
L. Engle, 1908 to 1909.
The Federation was Or
ganized in 1893 and has had
90 presidents. The help of
you readers in finding these
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every possible source of at
traction. It is sure fire. OF
course, you should spray each
room with an insecticide
when you close up the
house. We have used moth
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women's pictures will be
gratefully appreciated.
Crickets Harmful

To Mrs. H. D. G., Falls Church
Mrs. J. r. M, Chevy Chase
I saw your letter in RICH
asking how to get rid of
crickets. Maybe I can help
you. They are extremely
harmful and will eat just
about any material there is.
They are especially fond of
upholstered chairs and mat
tresses. However. there is a
Very simple remedy.
Put moth balls in and on