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Evening star., 1961-08-12
THE POLITICAL MILL
RockefeIIer's New Leadership
BY GOULD LINCOLN

NEW YORK, N. Y.-Gov.
Nelson A. Rockefeller is CIV
ing the Republican Party a
new brand Of leadership in
State and city. He has
stepped into the mayoralty
race in a big way. The ticket,
headed by Attorney General
Louis E. Lefkowitz, was care
fully selected with the ap-
proval of the Governor, who
is counting on a good show
ing. He exudes confidence of
victory when discussing Re-
publican chances in the No
vember election.
In the past, Republicans
too often have taken it for
granted that the Democrats
will elect a mayor of New
York. Their campaigns have
been perfunctory. This is not
the idea of the dynamic
Governor, who resembles
Theodore Roosevelt in his
prime. He feels battles are
to be fought with victory in
mind, whether in New York
or in Cuba, so he is spending
long, hot days this summer
in his spacious headquarters
in the city. He is doing
everything he can to build
up the city organization.
For example, his goal is a
Million dollar campaign fund
for the coming race. This
compares with the $4,000
raised by the Republicans in
1857, when they put on a
liStless campaign and lost to
Mayor Robert Wagner by
100000 votes.
The Democrats, who today
are engaged in a terrific
battle - the Organization"
against Mayor Wagner and
the liberal reform group
will know they have been in
a real fight with the Re-
publicans next November.
The Governor has great
confidence in his candidate
for mayor, Louis Lefkowitz.
He calls him a devoted public
servant who has the goodwill
of voters all over the State
a man who knows New York
City and its needs and how
to clean up the mess which
has developed here under the
Wagner administration. If
MIR. Wagner loses the Demo-
cratic nomination to the or
ganization's candidate, State
Controller Arthur Levitt, but
continues in the race as an
independent or Liberal Party
candidate, and City Council
President GeroSa does not
follow through with his plan
to run also as an independent
the Governor and Mr..
Lefkowitz may pull the rab-
bit out of the hat.
Not Worried
If his activity in the city's
politics means he is sticking
his neck out, the Governor
does not care. He believes in
the fight he is carrying on.
It is true that he himself
has a fight for reelection
coming up next year. If the
Democrats sweep either Mr..
Levitt or Mr.. Wagner into
city hall by a large vote, the
Democrats hope the Governor
will lose some of the prestige
he won when he was elected
in 1858 by 100000 votes over
the then Democratic Gov.
Averell Hartman.
Gov. Rockefeller does not
look at it that way. AS a
matter of fact, he is expected
to win e-election-on the ex-
cellent record he has made as
Governor - in putting the
State back on a sound finan-
Evening star., 1961-08-12
Interior and Exterior Views of Park Police

Secretary Of the Interior
Stewart L. Udall's recently
reported decision to replace
Harold F. Stewart as Chief
Of the United States Park
Police is not at all surprising
to the many active and re-
tired members of that organ
ization who are genuinely
concerned with its future as
one Of the principal law en-
forcement agencies in the
Nations Capital. Those of
us who are thoroughly con-
versant with the unsatisfac-
tory situation that has gen.
orally prevailed within the
force during the past seven
years Of Chief Stewards ad-
ministration are convinced
that there is only one cure
for this desperately i'll organ
ization. We believe Secretary
Udall has acted with wisdom,
courage and dispatch in TAX
ing this first step toward re-
storing the force to its for
mer position Of prestige. It
is hoped that any controversy
arising over the method used
to effect Chief Stewards re-
placement will not unduly
delay this m u C h n e e d e d
action nor obscure the real
issues involved.
AS a retired member of the
Park Police I am now privi-
legged to speak freely in be-
half Of the many truly dedi-
Gated men and women who
comprise the bulk Of the
force. For several years they
have been shamed and hu-
inflated by the antics of the
comparatively S mall group
known on the force as the
team" who have been almost
exclusively responsible for the
large volume of adverse pub
licity that has embarrassed
the Department Of Interior
since Chief Stewart took Of
flee in 1854. They have often
cast envious eyes at the
smooth and efficient opera
ton OF the Metropolitan Po-
lice Department under the
wise and capable leadership
OF Chief Robert v. Murray
and his staff. They are SOL
idly behind the obvious effort
OF Secretary Udall to rebuild
the Park Police into an or
ganization that will reflect
credit upon the National Park
service as does its famed
Park Ranger organization.
Many Of us who have been
closely associated with Chief
Stewart since he entered the
force In 1885 have been i'm
Evening star., 1961-08-12

pressed not only with his
great command of the Eng
lish language but also with
his ability to throw up effec-
tive smoke screens when hard
pressed. Veteran observers,
however, should encounter no
difficulty in seeing beyond
his reported current concern
that his control over the
force in disciplinary matters
is hampered by present reg
ulationS and "built-in" OBJ
Stacles such as the right Of
park policemen to unionize.
His plea for more direct au-
thority in disciplinary matters
has a strangely hollow ring
to those Of us who have
never been aware of any Sc
rious deficiencies in that re-
spect throughout the long
history Of the force.
Because most of the con-
troversies that have ragged
during Chief Stewards man.
agement of the force have in
volved promotional matters,
it may come as a surprise to
many to learn that he re-
ceived his own promotions
through the ranks, with one
notable exception, via the
seniority-in-rank route and
without his having to take
competitive examinations as
are now required. The excep-
ton involved his promotion
to sergeant in the early 1940's
for his excellent work as
headquarters clerk for several
years. Violent protests by
senior officers bypassed at
that time, including those Of
former Chief Mark Rasp-
berry, were brushed aside by
the then assistant Superin-
tendent, National Capital
Parks, parent organization
of the United States Park
Police. Although having bene-
fitted immensely from the
seniority method Of promo
ton, Chief Stewart no longer
recognizes seniority as an
important criterion in force
personnel actions. A protest
Of his published general order
in that respect, signed by
over 80 privates several years
ago, was dealt with sternly
by the chief. His policies still
stand today despite the tur-
moil they have caused.
Regardless Of who may
eventually be selected to re-
place Chief Stewart, there is
an urgent and immediate
need for strong and efficient
leadership of the force now.
It's work cannot be inter-
rupted. Fortunately, highly
capable veteran officials of
Evening star., 1961-08-12

unqueStioned integrity are
Immediately available to fill
the long vacant positions of
inspector and captain of the
force. The appointment of
the two senior lieutenants to
these positions would not only
restore order to the present
chaotic conditions but would
also be in compliance with
current Park Police regula-
tions. I would strongly COM
mend this action to Secretary
Udall as a highly desirable
step in his plan for reorgani-
Zation of the force.
Joseph T. Wirth.
Retired Lieutenant, United
States Park Police
Recently you ran an edito-
rial which stated that Stew
art Udall, Secretary of the
Interior. had done it again.
He was, you felt, guilty of
action without thought.
I am not writing to con-
denim, condone, or congra-
tulate Mr.. Udall on this mat
ter of a chief for the Park
Police. I do not know all the
facts Of this case.
However, I am writing in
objection to your editorial.
Although I do not question
your right to chastise public
officials and officeholders, I
object to your method.
Mr.. Udall, you feel, has
blundered on two or three
occasions, and The Star has
been quick to point this out.
But is this the sum total of
his accomplishments? I do
not think so.
Mr.. Udall has been Secre-
tary Of the Interior for more
than six months. Previous to
this office he sat in the House
as a Representative from Ari-
zona: During that time he
was a very competent and
able servant of the people of
Arizona and Of the Nation.
A man does not lose his
competence when he under
takes a new office. He may
err, If he is human, but he
does not lose his ability and
conscientiousness.
In six months time, has Mr..
Udall done anything to help
the Indian, conserve water,
save our parks? Why doesn't
The Star tell us of these?
I do not deny The Star
the right to criticize, but I
do object to unfair condem-
nation. Public officials, in
cluding Mr.. Udall, are en-
titled to fairness, even in
criticism,
Elayne r. SchOchet.
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LETTERS TO THE STAR

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cial basis, in reducing taxes
this year, in the way his
administration has attracted
new business to the State,
and in the buildup and ex-
pansion of social services and
education.
The Democrats are search
ing for a man who may have
a chance against Gov. Rookie
feller next year. The search
is temporarily abandoned.
however. during this mayor
atty struggle. Until this is
decided, the Democrats will
not know who is boss. Should
Mr.. Wagner win reelection
by a good margin-or even
just win-he might be the
candidate for Governor. That
is not his bition,
which is to run for the Senate
against Republican Senator
Keating in 1864. Mr.. Levitt,
before the party feuding got
under way, had been regarded
as a probable selection for
the Democratic nomination
for Governor. If he should be
elected mayor, he might still
run for Governor and If he
lost, retain his job as mayor.
If he wins the mayoralty
nomination, he undoubtedly
will be pressed many times
during the campaign to say
whether he intends to serve
four years in the city hall,
or use the mayors office as
a stepping stone for Gov
ernor.
Good Bet for 1864
Gov. Rockefeller an
nounced early this year he
would be a candidate for re-
election. He has said nothing,
however, about getting into
the 1864 race for President.
He will not say at this
juncture, although the belief
is widespread he will seek the
G. o. P. nomination If re-
elected. In those circum-
stances, he should be a
formidable candidate. This
will be true whether former
Vice President Nixon and
Senator Barry Goldwater of
Arizona are in the running
or not. The Rockefeller camp
naturally is watching Mr..
Nixon and his political plans.
They would like to know
whether he will run for
Governor in California, and
whether he can keep himself
alive politically if he fails to
run for office.
While Gov. Rockefeller
does not see eye to eye with
Senator Goldwater, vocal
leader of conservative Repub-
licans, on fundamental prin-
ciples of the Republican
Party, they are greatly alike.
The Governor believes the
Senator is doing an excellent
job for the G. o. P. by stirring
up the conservatives to inter-
est themselves in public serv-
ice and politics. He has not
hesitated to say so. The Re-
publicanS will wish to win
the presidential election three
years hence. They will seek
their strongest candidate.
They will realize that Senator
Goldwater could easily lose
California, New York, Penn
Sylvania, Ohio and Illinois,
where some of his views will
be strongly resisted by voters.
Mr.. Nixon, a one-time loser,
will scarcely be in the run
ming unless he or some other
Republican carries California
for Governor next fall. At
this point, the Governor of
New York looks a good bet
for the nomination.
5s.--
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-24
$42 Excursion Fare To Fairbanks Tomorrow

Anybody for Fairbanks tomor- row?
 The Nome Lions Club says for $4z you can take the Wien F27 to the interior city leaving here at noon tomorrow and returning Sunday afternoon.
 If anyone is interested just dial 2429 to make reservations.
 Lion president Don Perkins said that if 20 persons make the ssIriif, the charter cost will be SAP each. If fewer than 20 go, the cost will be slightly more.
 Coming to Nome on the char ter flight are a group of visiting Fairbanks Rotarians and the Sportland Bees basketball team, who will play a two game series here with the Nome All-Stars.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-24
Thanksgiving Dinner White House Style

Thanksgiving dinner circa 1907 was served at the home of State Trooper Joe Rycbetnik yesterday. Mrs. David Money provided cookbook that was used in the White House during the admins tration of President Theodore Roosevelt.
 From the White House recipes a Presidential Thanksgiving din- ner was cooked In addition to the traditional turkey and trimmings, venison pastry, parsnips fritters. fried smelt, baked squash and chicken salad made up the main course.
 Dessert course featured both pumpkin and 1nince pie, Chariot te Russe, black walnut cake, al- mond ice cream and brandy.
 The original recipes were fol lowed faithfully and it was dis covered that only one of the items, \ recipe for lemon jelly which re- quired the cooking of four calf's feet to make the gelatine, could not bs made for lack of a calf.
 Attending this "state" dinner were Major and Mrs. Money, Mfr. and Mrs. Robert Workman and MT. Gene Farland.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-24
Cub Scout Pack 66 To Meet Saturday

Cup Scout Pack 66 will hold their November meeting at zoo pm. in the Methodist Church recreation room. All Cubs and their parents are urged to attend.
 Den will provide program of skits and Den will offer a variety of light refreshments. AL so on the program will be a series of short old time comedy movies to be shown by Arthur Nagozruk Jr.
 Den announces their den meeting time will be changed from 10 am. Saturday to l pm. Saturday to allow Cubs to parti- cipate in the Little League basket ball games.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-24
PLAN VISITATION PERIOD

PLAN VISITATION PERIOD
 The Every Member Canvas" of the Community Methodist Church will have it's visitation period from 800 to 500 pm. on Sunday afternoon. Participating members will meet at the church at three o'clock, stated Rev. Ger- aid t5cCray
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-24
Linelap of Sportland Bees HOop Squad

Following are the players o1 the Fairbanks Sportland Bees basketball team, playing a two- game series here Saturday and Sunday with the Nome All-S Stars:
 Joe Tren1arello, currently fair- banks High School coach, former Fairbanks High and University of Alaska star.
 Bill Aekiss, former military player and U of A star. Said to be one of the best guards in the state.
 Hez Ray, former U of A play CT, now physical ed. instructor at Fairbanks Eathrop High School.
 Van Willinga. 6 feet, inches tall, former U of A player, now playing forward Import from the flower 48"
 c. Farley, playing center, un- known to fans in this area.
 Dick Strait, coach and player for the Bees, recreation director for City of Fairbanks, and for mer Mt. Edgecumbe and U of A coach.
 The Nome team will be com posed of: Gordon Brown, George Kost, Dick Mccormick, Tony Willoya, Arnie Castel, Bob Har- wood, Bill Caldwell, Steve Will son, Pete Hahn, and George Bell.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-24
KOTZEBUE HOSPITAL
 TO BE DEDICATED NOV. 30

The Division of Indian Health, US. Public Health Service and the Department of Health, Educa- ton and Welfare are sponsoring a. dedication ceremony at the PITS Alaska Native Hospital at Kot- zebue on Thursday, the 30th of November to which xAaiaskans in many parts of the state have been invited to attend.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-24

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The Nome nugget., 1961-11-24
METHODIST WOMEN PLAN BAZAAR DECEMBER 2

Methodist women from all the circles of the church are busy preparing for the first big Christ mas Bazaar to be held in many years.
 Clever and interesting items are in the making for Christmas gift selection at very reasonable prices and chilli supper is being served so that the shoppers can make their selections in a leisure ly manner throughout the eve ming, of Dec ?.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-24
MRS. BRONSON RETURNS

Mrs. Lester Bronson retussied to Nome this week from Pueblo, Colo, where she has been fer tlse .,ssss six weeks, attending her daughter, Mrs Tess Sparks, who gave birth to her second set of twins about a month ago. En- s..se hksck here bIrs. Bronson visite1s m Seattle and Fairbanks. Other Nomeites living in Pueblo are Mir. and Mrs. Gus Bjcrnstad and their daughter, K;*.sy and her husband Scotty and their child.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-24
Erees 1xaxk Airfields

xxees 1Aa1lk Aixfields
 Wien Airlines has started out 1ining the landing fields at sew eral rsSzthern towns and villages with spruce trees. The trees are flown by them from Fairbanks and are used to mark the land ing fields at Solomon, Golovin, Teller, Wales, Shishmaref and Gambell.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-24
Wien F27 Sets Record

Wien station manager Pearse Walsh reported today that the Wien F27 set new Nome to Nairbanlks record yesterday of l hour and 30 minutes. Tommy Richards was the captain on the flight which was pushed along | by good tail winds at 20 900 feei altitude.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-24
Thanksgiving Bsslrsts

Beta Sigma Phi members pre- pared several Thanksgiving bas- kets for needy families and de- livered them on Wednesday in time for the holiday festivities. This is an annual civic service of this well known women's organi- zation.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-24
Uso SHOW TONIGHT

Remember the USO show to- night at the school starting at 8::SSS. This USC unit is headed by Jack LeMaire who played here last December with the Gil Lamb Revue. Title of this show is Laugh With the Girls" and is free, open to the public, but children under l2 will not be ad- mitted.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-24
Initiatory Degrees conferred

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 Initiatory degrees were con- ferred on four new members last Monday at Alaska Chapter NO. I, Order of Eastern Star. New mem bers are Mr. and Mrs. James Hart and Mir. and Mrs. Sterling Croell.
The Nome nugget., 1961-11-24

New pafxc1innn
 Anthony Martin has been hired permanently as patrolman by the City Pclice Department.
The Glacier reporter. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1953-current, 1961-03-16
Spring Fishing
Season Opens At
Duck Lake

In response to a large number
of INQUIRIES received by the Mon
tana Fish and Game Department
in regard to Duck Lake, the de-
partment has advised that the
best time to fish the lake is in
early spring soon after the ice
has gone off.
Duck Lake, east of Babb in Gla-
cier county, is on the Blackfeet
Indian reservation. II has come
into the fishing spotlight because
OF the large fish taken there. Fish
will average from four to eight
pounds and because they are not
caught in great numbers, there
Is usually a lot of time between
fish. The largest fish taken there
last year weighed is pounds.
In addition to the state fishing
license, the tribal council is
charging a 81 fee for fishing in
Duck Lake. After May 20, the
council will charge 81 for fishing
on any of the reservation waters.
The department also advised that
there are no accommodations
there but sportsmen can stay at
nearby Babb or St Mary. There
is no boat rental service at the
present time but will resume
when the lake warns up.
The Glacier reporter. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1953-current, 1961-03-16
Farmers Reminded
OF Deudline For
Wheat CCC Loans

Farmers with 1860 crop wheat
under Commodity Credit Corpor-
alton loans were reminded today
that the loans mature on March
81.
Mr.. Momberg, chairman of the
Glacier County Agricultural Sta
Utilization and Conservation COM
mittee, pointed out that the ma
turity date marks the deadline
not only for redeeming 1860 crop
farm or warehouse-stored wheat
under loan, but it is also the last
date for notifying the county of
flee of an intention to deliver
wheat under purchase agreement.
The agreement specifies the
amount of wheat a producer can
sell to CCC.
Wheat in Glacier county which
is covered by farm storage loans
and purchase agreements is also
eligible for reseal and storage for
an additional 2-year period after
the date of maturity.
Farmers who want to. partici-
pate in the reseal program should
make application at their County
ASC office before the loan ma
turity date of March 81.
The Glacier reporter. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1953-current, 1961-03-16
County Ski Club
Organized; Site For
Lift Being Explored

Much interest has been shown
throughout the county in the pro-
posal to inaugurate a ski lift in
the park area.
A meeting was held here in
the agency barracks Tuesday eve
ming at which time a countrywide
ski club was organized and direc-
tors elected. H."
Those elected include Roland
Harper, r. L. Lutz and Dave Stew
enson of East Glacier; Fred Des
Roster, Chuck Mendenhall and
Les Cobell cf Browning: Jack
Moore, Ray Abercrombie and
Hugh NcNamer of Cut Bank.
Plans call for a meeting at Cut
Bank Tuesday evening in the of
flee of Frisbee and Moore at
which time the directors will
elect officers and initiate incor-
poration proceedings.
The area near Forty Mile creek
is under consideration as a site
for the ski area and lift and a
group will travel into the area
via snow weasel Saturday to ex-
plore its possibilities. b.
Reports state that a sum OF
around 5000 has been subscribed
in both East Glacier and Cut
Bank and an equal amount is
expected from enthusiasts in
Browning.
The Glacier reporter. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1953-current, 1961-03-16
Eddie Schmidt Selected
Most Valuable Student"
Bv Cut Bank EIks

Browning high schools Eddie
Schmidt winner Of several
awards during his current high
school matriculation. added an
other one recently when he shar.
ed first place ho-ors with Cur
Banks Ada Dresan as the Elk's
choice for "NIost Valuable Stu
dent" award.
John Taylor ard Lynn Cannon,
both OF Cut Bank. were the sec
ond and third place winners, r.
spectiveIy. for boys; and Ariel
Fry. Cut Bank and Judith Leetl
Waller. were judged second and
third place winners. respectively
for girls.
The most resent award by the
outstanding young man, the son
OF Afr. and Mrs. Don Schmidt
was the winning Of an Eagle
badge from the Boy Scouts OF
America. the first scout in Brown
ing ever TO win such an honor.