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The Kenai Peninsula cheechako news. (Kenai, Alaska) 1960-1985, 1961-05-26
KenaWllBe Stop
For Economy Race

Kenai is included as one stop
along the route of the First
Economy Road Test in Alaska,
sponsored by Arctic Automobile
Association of Anchorage.
The 1,600-mile economy run.
slated to be held from July to
July &, will take approximately
100 entries into all prominent
cities in the state.
Entrance fee for the test is
SIS to cover cost per vehicle
for inspection 1t is open to any
one of legal driving age in the
state with a valid drivers IL
cense and proof of liability in
Surance.
Morris Ford, director of the
Alaska State department of
tourism, has sanctioned the test
The Kenai Peninsula cheechako news. (Kenai, Alaska) 1960-1985, 1961-05-26

as another facet Of the tourism
program currently being under
taken by the state.
Named as coordinator for the
First Road Test is Erwin ID.
Hochstatter. Contestants or
sponsors can contact Hochstat-
ter at Parkway Union Service
in Anchorage.
Local sponsors that have al
ready agreed to support the
program are Towards .sYs'
Service and B & c Auto Parts.
in Soldotna, and Georges Cot
fee Shop, A & S Auto Supply
and Renal Service in Kenai.
The Kenai Peninsula cheechako news. (Kenai, Alaska) 1960-1985, 1961-05-26
PostOffce
Dedication
- - - = 49, ~ -

Kenai's new postoffice, an
other milestone in the colorful
history of mail delivery on the
peninsula, was officially dedi-
Gated May 10.
Postmaster General of the
United States J. Edward Day
presented the flag which re-
Gently was flown over the Cap
itol in Washington, DC, in GER
emonies conducted at Kenai
High School. He is the first
member of President Kenne-
dy's cabinet to visit the 49th
State.
The Honorable Mr. Day gave
the dedication address compli-
menting the citizens of Kenai
on their progress. The new
Post Office is part of the gen
eral Improvement program in
the country, which this year
consists of S170 million for post
office buildings, he said.
Sen. Ernest Gruening was al
so present for the dedication
and spoke to the crowd at the
dedication ceremony. He said
he was proud to be a part of the
program in the fastest grow
ing part of the state.
Following the dedication, the
group attended a flag raising
and open house at the new post
office. Refreshments were
served by the Kenai Homemak-
ers, assisted by the American
Legion Auxiliary.
The Kenai Peninsula cheechako news. (Kenai, Alaska) 1960-1985, 1961-05-26
HEA Hints
Lower Rates

A possible reduction" in
electric rates for users of Homer
Electric Assn. was limited at
following the dedication of the
Cooper Lake power project last
week.
According to HEA officials
attending the dedication, the or
ganization hopes to reduce the
rates, but could give no effec-
tive date or reduction estimate
Attending the dedication
ceremonies was Norman Clapp,
federal administrators of the
Rural Identification Admins
tration, who gave the dedication
speech, and Sen. Ernest Gruen-
ing, who was holding a series
of public meetings on Alaska's
power problems.
The plant, built and operated
by the Chugach Electric Assn.
of Anchorage, presently fur
nishes power to HEA only.
Members of the Kenai and
Soldotna chambers of COM
merce attended the ceremony.
HEA board members in attend
ance were Burton Carver and
Dale Robinson, Soldotna; Char
ley Lewis, Cohoe, Ed Reider,
Margaret Pate and Howard
MyhilI, president, all from Ho-
mer, and Del Hanson, Anchor
Point.
The Kenai Peninsula cheechako news. (Kenai, Alaska) 1960-1985, 1961-05-26
Kenoi To Get
Renewal Funds

A federal grant of S11,310
was approved this week by the
Urban Renewal Administration
for payment to the Alaska
Housing Authority in the
growth and development plan
ming Of Kenai and Kodiak.
The grant, to be matched by
state and local funds, will fl
nance such work as studies of
the economic base of both COM
munities, population, transpor-
tation, land use, surveys and an
alysis of community facilities,
preparation of plans showing
the general location, type and
extent of land uses, preparation
of coming and land subdivision
regulations, capital improve
ment programs and other work.
The studies are scheduled to
be completed in year and one
half.
The Kenai Peninsula cheechako news. (Kenai, Alaska) 1960-1985, 1961-05-26

A standing room only crowd
jammed the gymnasium at
Kenai High School last week to
witness 81 graduates receiving
their diplomas. The Glass of
1867 consists of Robert Bar
rett, Amber Berton, Lynn Gran
dali, Loretta Encelewske, Gary
Foster, James Gibbs, Harry
House, Douglas Jones, Ernest
Jordan, David Kodysz, Martha
Lancashire, Don Lewis, Pat Nc
The Kenai Peninsula cheechako news. (Kenai, Alaska) 1960-1985, 1961-05-26

ANNOUNCEMENT m Anchorage.
Landowners in the Bernice
Lake region report that Stand
ard has been buying options to
several hundred acres for the
last several weeks.
The refinery will produce
products for statewide use.
These will include automobile
gasoline, jet fuel oils and other
The Kenai Peninsula cheechako news. (Kenai, Alaska) 1960-1985, 1961-05-26
New Doctor

Another doctor will begin
practice at the Central Kenai
Peninsula Medical Clinic in
Soldotna, it has been an
nounced.
Elmer Gaede, MD, will nQxss,
into the new clinic in Ju1aHF
has been connected witll2 Hi1e
Alaska Department of HSalth
for the past five years
The Kenai Peninsula cheechako news. (Kenai, Alaska) 1960-1985, 1961-05-26
School Nears Completion

The State Department of Ed
ucation has listed the $48,772
Soldotna School addition as be-
ing 96 per cent complete this
week.
The Kenai Peninsula cheechako news. (Kenai, Alaska) 1960-1985, 1961-05-26

heavy fuels. It may possibly be
used to produce aviation fuel,
the announcement stated.
Vesper said the date for be
ginning construction has not
been set. but will be announced
when final details are com
pleted.
The Kenai Peninsula cheechako news. (Kenai, Alaska) 1960-1985, 1961-05-26
BERNICE LAKE seen AS POSSIBLE REF|NE SITE

Speculation is running heavy the North Kena
ing the location for Standard Oils
refinery.
Confirmation of the that have tering through
out the for the years
Veper president of Standard Western Operations
Arizona tribune., 1961-12-01
PLEADS FOR MORE
FLATFOOTS ON FORCE

CHICAGO Alderman William
H. Harvey pleaded for more flat
footed Negroes and Jews on the
Chicago police force and assailed
the wet towel method for rejec-
tion.
Harvey, who once was turned
down as a policeman for having
flat feet, later was hired by
the fire department. which has
the same rule.
He charged commission doc
tors line up applicants. slap them
on the back, and tell them TO go
home because they have flat feet.
If called back for reexamina-
tion, Harvey said, the doctors
give applicants the wet towel
test. A wet towel is placed on
the floor and an applicant walks
across it. If the arcn then damp
ems the floor, the man is re-
jected.
This causes reflections of many
Negroes and Jews, among whom
flat feet are common even though
''symptomless," Harvey said.
Many of rejectees are found fit
by other doctors.
Arizona tribune., 1961-12-01
REPUBLICANS GAIN
IN KENTUCKY AS FIRST
NEGRO WOMAN SEATED

LOUISVILLE, KY. Mrs.
Amelia Tucker of Louisville, a
Republican and wife of AME Zion
Bishop C. Ewbank Tucker, rolled
up a narrow 44l-vote margin to
become the first Negro woman to
serve in the legislature of a
southern state.
In winning, Mrs. Tucker, a
minister, defeated Democrat
William H. Childress 1881 to
3,440 in Kentuck's Nouisville)
42nd legislative district.
Mrs. Tucker was joined in her
victory celebration by Mrs. Lou
ise Reynolds, a Louisville real
estate broker, who also chalked
up a victory at the polls. Mrs.
Reynolds was elected to the
Louisville Board of Aldermen,
being the first woman of any
race to win seat.
Mrs. Reynolds. Republican,
too, received a winning margin
of 1888 votes over her Demo-
cratic opponent, Clifford Haury,
incumbent.
Anotner Negro Republican went
into office in Louisville as the
COP took a clean sweep. Rus.
sell P. Lee, property manager,
defeated veteran Alderman WV.
Beckett by 7,772 vote majority,
thus giving Louisville two Negro
aldermen the first time in his
tory.
Arizona tribune., 1961-12-01

ATLANTA--The box score of
desegregated school districts in
Southern and Border States is up
by SO this autumn. The new total
is 82o districts.
This years increase, which
was accompanied by no major
incidents of racial violence, was
Arizona tribune., 1961-12-01
YULE LIGHTING TIP

Use only exterior-type exten-
sion cords, lights, and other
equipment for outdoor Christ
mas decorations to avoid short
circuits.
Arizona tribune., 1961-12-01

CHARMING CHRISTMAS CHAIRMAN DR.. Julian of Chicago
named national chairman this week the NAACP Christmas
substitute card plan Introduced by Links plan
contributions the NACP of usually Christmas
cards.
contributors cards.
like the giantszed above suggesting similar
made Of friends; thus setting chain of contributions.
She is the wife of the scientist Percy Julian
They are frequent winter visitors in Phoenix.
Mrs. Julian who also national treasurer of The Links
directing the raising campaign being carried by 81
Links chapters in 27 and local NAACP units throughout
he country.
Arizona tribune., 1961-12-01

Cola Sporsmen Club spectacular horseshow gmana
Sunday November 26 2l34 East Broadway Guana events
held for junior and senior divisions.
High point junior division by Jimmy McElroy Chola
Sportsmen Club high senior trophies earned by Bob
and Woodward, South Phoenix Riding Club in the mems
and womens division respectively Kenneth Knight South Phoenix
Riding Club and Eta Whe Chola Sportsmen Club high
point Business firms sponsoring events Olsens
Saddle Leather Shop LIE Horse Sales. Reead Saddery
Seventh and East Broadway Shopping Center. Ramada nn
Bill Jones Hay Sales, Clarence Gray, Powell and Reeder 6
Station Station Valley Feed and Seed
Grays Station Smtys Big Sun Valley Hatchery
Land and Sons Trucking, Jack the Bears Chicken Shack Del
Re Surplus American Trophies and Engraving Horse show COM
follows John Patton chairman Clarence Cray
Eddie White Wayne White Ben Steele. Eta White c. W. Land
co-charmen
The Choas wish take this thank all OF their
sponsors Tribune who often been
sponsors always given shows full coverage.
Arizona tribune., 1961-12-01
SCHOOLS SLOWLY
DESEGREGATED STILL

reported November IS by the
Southern School News Reporting
Service.
The region surveyed covers II
southern states, six border states
and Wa shington, DC. There are
$500 school districts in all, Of
which 2,8O5 have both white and
Negro pupils living in them.
Evening star., 1961-04-21
THE PASSING SHOW
Covers a Champion
!. Maker of Musicals
BY JAY CARMODY
Drama Editor Of The Star

This country has put no man in space but it has
come close in the instance of Cover Champion.
At least, the 1.-the, handsomely Sculptured intel
gent scion of the spark plug family should be sitting
on top of the world.
In entertainment, this has been week full of
Evening star., 1961-04-21

book list with How to Break
Into The Theater." Much
of the material she picked up
running a summer theater in
Connecticut, much from her
theater press agent husband.
Dial will publish with a
May Is date set. Arena
Stages May l performance of
Man and Superman," a pre-
view. to have been a benefit
for the National Symphony
Orchestra fund will not be. e.
A conflict of dates developed.
George Grizzard, rated tops
among Broaway's younger
actors, will be returning to
Washington Sunday. The
former Arena Stage stalwart
will speak at a drama seminar
sponsored by the Washington
Theater Alliance at the Ar
lington County Recreation
Center. The time is 2::30
pm.
Evening star., 1961-04-21
Films of More Than Routine Merit

Films of More Than Routine Merit -
THE ALAMO"-An outsize account Of the famed battle
saved by good acting, frst-rate color photography
THE GREAT IMPOSTOR"-TOny Curtis Fred Demara
the story Of his hectic life several other people.
THE SFITS"-ClArk Gable and Marilyn Monroe two Of
those described In the title meet dramatically in Reno
SCHOOL FOR SCOUNDRELS"-Alastair Sim in his top
comic form master Of academy Of 'Hemanship"
THE SUNDOWNERS"-DebOrahK Kerr and Robert Mitchum
find life dramatic in Ausralia'S "Outback" country
THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG"-ROmance in Hong Kong,
in tasteful movie Improvement on the stage play.
Evening star., 1961-04-21

Editors have something of a
flair for dramtic timing, never
shown to better advantage
than in President John F. Ken
nedy'S speech yesterday after
noon.
Over the years. however, a
faithful drama critic listener
to their speakers, has rued that
every segment of this society
seemed able to get into the
Society'S deliberations with the
exception of the arts. Oh,
they've made it from time to
time, including a talk once by
Brooks Atkinson, but too in
frequently to reflect real rec
ognition.
This year, and one hopes for
years to come, the arts are
right there in the program as
II they were longtime mem
bers. They will come up at a
session tomorrow morning.
with speakers representing
both the fine and boxoffice
aspects Of culture. Music will
be dealt with by William Schu-
man, director, Julliard School
Of Music; painting by John
Walker, director, National Gal
lery Of Art; and films by Dore
Schary. once executive head of
MGM, now an independent.
1t should make culture feel
less like a climber"
MEMOS: Her Tony award
last Sunday night has been
followed by elevation to star
dom for Tammy Grimes who,
nominally, has been the star
of The Unsinkable Molly
Brown" since last October. e.
Her worthinesS for the advance
might have started that night
she stole a televiSion show
from Tony Randall, Cyril Rit-
chard, and, darn near, Beatrice
Lille. Charlotte Harmon
MRS. Lew is on the spring
Evening star., 1961-04-21

and Sunday Morning: 1:25,
$40, 4:55, 6:45, $3.50 and
1915 pm.
Palace - Elmer Gantry";; !;
1o:40 am, $40 and 7:50 pm,
THE Apartment; los. 5:45
and 1920 pm.
Playhouse - THE Seventh
Seal"; lao, 4::5O, and 1855 pm
THE Virgin Spring; 12:15,
ais, 6:25 and 9:25 pm.
Plaza-"Naked In the Night;
11:45 am, 1:20, $40. 4:55,
6:25, sos and .9:45 pm.
Town - "One-Eyed Jacks;
IL, lis, 4:45, 7, $50 and
II pm.
Trans Lux - "Pepe";; 11::3O
am, 2:30, $50 and $40 pm
UptOwn-"Exodus";; 8 pm.
Warner -"Spartacus"; 8:15
pm.
Evening star., 1961-04-21
WHERE
AND WHEN
Current Theater Attractions
and Times Of Showing

Stage
Arena Stage-"Krapp'S Last
Tape; The End of the Be-
ginning" and I'm the Zone;
$3.50 pm.
National Theater - Dark.
"DonnybrOok" opens May 2.
Screen
Ambassador - "101 Dalma-
tianS";; l. 2:40, 4:25, 6:10, 7:55
and 9:35 pm.
Apex-"Butterfield g.; lis,
3:20, 5:25, 7:3O and 9::35 pm.
Capitol - Gone With the
Wind; 1890, 4:25 and $3.50
pm.
DupOnt-"Never on Sunday;
l, 2:50, 4:4o, $50, s:25 and
1918 pm.
Keith's-"The Secret Ways;
11:25 am, 1870, $3.50, 5:35,
TAO and 9:40 pm.
MacArthur-"The League of
Gentlemen; 7:20 and $40
pm.
Metropolitan - "10l Dalma-
tianS"; 11:20 am. /. 2:45,
4:25, sos, 1850 and 9:35 pm.
Saturday Night
Evening star., 1961-04-21

award winnerS-and fuller OF
losers, naturally-and so far as
the legitimate theater goes,
Cover is the Champion. His
awards total less than those Of
Hollywood's Billy Wilder, who
got three Oscars for THE
Apartment" yet there are COM
penSationS.
The major one Of these is
that the Champion awards
cover two years, the Tony
Award for "Bye-Bye Birdie" as
last years best musical and
the New York Critics Circle
prize for this seasons "Carn-
ival." 1t is the sort of thing
that could give Broadway pro-
ducers the idea that their mu-
steals should be entrusted to no
other director, fate that once
overlook Ella Kazan as q di-
rector of dramatic plays.
Although there is no such
phrase as the Champion
touch" in Broadway's lexicon,
there is justification for it. And,
among those who have known
him since he danced with his
wife, Marge, as the Champions,
this comes as no surprise what
ever.
AS dancers, Marge and
Cover, were as creatively fresh
as they were attractively fresh
in appearance. From their first
appearance here at the May
flowers Lounge more than a
decade ago, they were the most
viSibly unhackneyed team in
their business. They had
grace, taste, resourcefulness,
and a contagiously blithe sense
Of comedy. When they copied
a style, it was for purposes Of
caricature that even the victim
could not help enjoying.
The Champions had another
, quality that set them apart,
an unwillingneSs to dance un-
til they were tired of dancing.
They took their sense of COM
edy into acting, in films and
on televiSion, with Cover al
ways slowing away the results
OF experience to be used as a
director, his basic ambition.
Covers two prize musicals
are clearly the product of a
director with style. Their dis
ttnguiShing mark is youthful
energy, and beyond this an
other quality that is equally
impressive to both public and
critics. The latter has to do
with the fact that while he is
a dancer and choreographer,
Director Champion is careful
to keep these in proportion
with the other elements of his
musicals.
The temptation. quite un-
derstandably, runs the other
way with most dancer-chore-
ographerS. Not Cover, which
Is a considerable factor in the
ease with which he collects
prizes, so far one for each of
the two musicals he has di-
rected.
1t raises the question of
whether the supply Of Cham
pion will be adequate to meet
the demand. Probably not.
\
AND NOW, THE ARTS: The
American Society of Newspaper
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-05-06
Ask U.S.. Marsha|s To Name
More Negroes As Deputies
Only Is Of GOODMAN
Staff Are Negroes

particularly heavy stress on This
request in speaking TO msrshsIs
whose Federal districts have IS
per cent or more Negroes in the
population.
His idea has produced varying
reactions from the prospective
marshals Some have agreed read
lily to consider appointing a Negro
deputy if the man is qualified.
Others have hcsitated.
At least one Dixie marshal
complained 10 friends that he
could not guarantee the safety OF
any Negro deputy who might
knock on the door 10 serve
summons in his area.
Federal marshals arc appointed
by the President on the recon-
mcndatlon of local Democratic
leaders and the Justice Depart
ment
Deputy marshals are named by
The chief marshal with the APP
proval of the Justice Department.
The test Of the sincerity of
the marshals replies to Ken
nedy's question will come when
vacancies occur in the ranks Of
their deputies.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-05-06
u. s. Moves To
Openvu. Schools

county and State, eiroumvents
this Courts order requiring the
public schools Of Prince Edward
County 10 be operated without
racial Discrimination" the motion
said.
During these trying times 4
is incumbent on the Department
Of Justice to take all steps TO
uphold the dignity and integrity
Of the courts
THE courts orders have been
cirevmvented and nvlIified in
Prince Edward County. We have
taken steps TO try 70 rectify that
situation. The conversations which
and members of our staff had
with public officials in Virginia
sough 10 achieve an smicabIe
voluntary solution. Court action
was taken only after this proved
impossible.
mo school in Virginia need
be closed All that necessary
is for the State of Virginia and
Prince Edward County to reopen
the Countys public school system.
Il cannot believe that anyone
can support a principle which
prevents 100 OF our children
from attending public school
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-05-06
Order River Rouge Bank
To Hire Negro Teller

cation revealed that the Bank
hired white telIcrs who were con-
siderably less qualified h a II
Cohen, subsequent TO his applica-
ton for employment.
The Commission further order
cd the River Rouge Savings Bank,
TO cease and dcsist from its past
and present unfair employment
practices against the complainant
and all other applicants for en-
ploymcnt or employees on the
basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, or ancestry; to
post the Commissions FEP Poster
in conspicuous places on its prem
Uses; to promulgatc written
policy. acceptable to the Com
mission. of non-discrimination in
employment and interpret this
policy TO all employees and re-
cruiting sources on or before
May 81. 1861; to revise its en-
ployment application form to
comply with the Fair Employment
Practices Act; and to file a
Notice of Compliance with the
Commissions directive on or be-
fore May 81, 1861.
However a River Rouge Savings
Bank official states that no appli-
cation for employment by Cohen
is on file at the bank.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-05-06

The Department of Justice
last week sought court action TO
open public schools in Prince
Edward County Virginia where
Negro children have had no for
NAL education since the schools
were closed in June, 1859
Attorney General Robert +.
Kennedy announced the Depart
mcnt filed a motion to intervene
as a plaintiff in suit brought
by Negro high school students
against the county school board
and other officials
The motion was filed before
United States District Court Judge
Orcn Il. Lewis in Richmond
I'VE have tried TO work this
out to permit Negro children TO
&C &c school," Mr.. Kennedy said.
They are unable 70. Court orders
are being circvmvented and null
lifted. Therefore, we have brought
this action IN protect the integrity
Of the judicial process Of the
United States.
THE maintenance and opera
ton OF the schools Of the Prince
Edward School Foundation on a
rscislly disc riminstory basis, with
the financial assistance OF the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-05-06

The River Rouge Savings Bank,
River Rouge, Michigan was order
cd recently by the Michigan Fair
Employment Practices Commits.
sion to offer 10y A. Cohen, a
Negro, employment as teller
on or before May 81, 1861. The
Commissions directive came as a
result of a public hearing held
In accordance with rules and
regulations of the Commission be-
fore Hearing Commissioner Alex
Fuller, who after reviewing the
transcript of the testimony and
the record as a whole, recon-
mcndcd the action taken by the
full Commission.
On December II. 1859. the COM
pIsinsnt in the case, 10y A.
Cohen, 3l3 Polk ST., River Rouge.
filed a complaint alleging that
on or about September a. 1859,
he attempted 70 get employment
with the respondent. River Rouge
Savings Bank, l074 w. Jefferson
Ave-, as q teller and was denied
such employment because OF his
race.
Cohen is a graduate OF Eastern
Michigan University School of
Business Administration, a us.
Army Veteran, and a longtime
csidcnt Of River Rouge. Invcsti-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-05-06

pressed prices in racially chang
ing neighborhoods.
Condeming the practice Of sales
men soliciting listings by phone
and door.to-door calls while cry
ing wolf that values were to
be "dissipated because of integra-
ton taking place. the commits
sion said the most efficient
means of controlling the problem
are:
/. Current laws and real estate
licensing regulations as admin
stored by the Michigan Corpora
ton and Securities Commission;
2. Invcstigativc procedures and
educational activities of the Com
mission on Community Relations
staff and. 3. voluntary action by
real estate associations.
The Commission Report holds
further that: Under statutes ant
regulations or the State of Mich
igan, any licensed real estate
broker or salesman, regardless OF
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-05-06
BAN OFf-CAMPUs
HOUSING BIAS

NEW YORK. rutgers Uni
vcrsity has agreed to accept a
proposal made by the University's
NAACP chapter to ban discriml-
nation in off-campus student
housing according to informa-
ton received here by Herbert
Wright, NAACP youth secretary.
Wright said he has been as
surcd by Rutgers officials that
the university will simply re-
fuse to list in its directory of
approved off-campus students
housing !. any accommodations
which are not open to all stu
dents"
In a telegram TO Ruficn Gotten,
president of the Rutgers NAACP
and Stephen Leeds, chairman OF
its housing committee, Wright
hailed the move as a further
contribution by NAACP youth
to the goal of first-class citizen
ship