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The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
New York Plans Big Welcome for Astronauts

NEW YORK aR = It takes 2 real American hero to make New York turn handsprings in the way of a celebration. But that's just what it will have tomorrow = It. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. and his fellow astronauts-and that's why the sky will be the limit.
 Gotham is preparing for one of it's biggest blastoffs of all times, weather permitting.
 As the New York Times put it, "a reception fit for a king is being planned by the city for Glenn, Americas first flesh-and- blood Buck Rogers, and his six fellow astronauts."
 Police said they couldn't esti- mate how many of the city's eight million residents would turn out but that they were expecting something close to a record de- monstration if the weather is fair.
 In any case, Glenn and col leagues will get the royal treat ment.
 There'll be the traditional ticker tape parade from the Battery to city hall for formal greetings from Mayor Robert Wagner and others Afterward there will be a pro- cession to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel for luncheon and other festivities.
 l For the occasion, lower Broad ways name will be changed t, sAstronauts Way"
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
Two Trucks to Cart One Million Silver Dollars to Seattle's C21

SEATTLE R = Two big trucks carrying one million silver dollars, weighing B tons, will roll across the country in April to the Seat tie Worlds Fair with Pinkerton men riding shotgun all the way.
 Police in every state crossed by tn e modern-day covered wagons also will keep wary eye out for bandits lying in wait around the bend.
 The money caravan is sched- uled to leave the US. Mint in Philadelphia April and arrive here April 19, two days before the Fair opens.
 The silver cartwheels, which if stacked would make IA columns as high as the 6o0-foot Space Needle, will be displayed at the Fair by the Behlen Manufacturing Co, Columbus, Neb., which rnanu- factures grain storage bins and other prefabricated metal struc- lures.
 Arrangements for the unusual display were made by Northwest Historical Metals, Ltd, Walla Walla, official numismatist for the Fair.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
Auto Insurance Firm
 Plans Discount Rate For "G0od' Alaska Students

SAN FRANCISCO tR - The State Farm Mutual Insurance Co. announced today that "good stu dent'' discount plan cutting auto mobile insurance rates up to 20 per cent will go into effect in Alaska tomorrow.
 Single male drivers in high school and college with above average grades can qualify.
 Edward Rust, State Farm pres ident, said the annual rash saw ings can be as high as $45. The plan has been approved by the Alaska Insurance Commissioner.
 Rust said high grades are the result of homework and study and "more time spent on home work means less time on the highway, thus reducing exposure to traffic dangers"
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
SEATTLE FIRM IS FIRST INTO SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENTS IN ALASKA

SEATTLE Rt-TraderS invest ment Corp. moved yesterday to become the first group to obtain federal charter and license speci- fically for Alaska under the Small Business Investment Act of 1858.
 The firm is headed by Robert F. Caldwell, president, and John Mawson, vice president.
 Caldwell said formation of the new enterprise was supported by Traders Inc, a professional pur- chasing and shipping organiza tion.
 Traders Investment Inc, with headquarters in Seattle, would supply equity financing and long term loans to small business and industry in the state of Alaska.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
This Year
This Year "A Million Students Will Leave School Before Graduation

ST. LOUIS, Mo. R = Almost million lost, bewildered, defeat ed, hopeless youngsters will leave school before graduation this year and enter world which has no place for them, an expert on youth problems said today. Daniel Schreiber, Director of the School Drop-Out Project of the National Education Assn. said of them, constantly running from work half-done, from school half completed, these drop-outs are truly fugitives from failure.o
 Schreiber said half the drop outs will be unable to find work. Those that do, he said, will be re- stricted to such unskilled jobs as filling station attendants, stock clerks and car washers. Jobs that these youngsters can handle are rapidly disappearing, Schreiber said.
 He cited these figures. l During the past 10 years. 50 900
  elevator operator jobs disappear ed in New York City alone, 5000 during the past year. Six men with modern ma chinery can lay the same amount of railway track as 100 men did before.
 Automated examining equip
 ment for checking transistors per
 init four men to do the work tha 100 did few years ago. The greatest single factor ir l school drop-outs, Schreiber said lis inability to read.
 Study after study has shown" :" he said, t.that the average drop out is two years or more retarded in reading. Pupils who do not read well enough to do the work of their grade satisfactorily are apt to fail, and constant failure brings in it's wake discourage ment and discomfort"
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
BIDS FOR FERRY TERMINAL. DOCKS TO BE OPENED MAR. Is

JUNEAU tN Public Works Commissioner Richard A. Down ing said today bids vii be opened March Is for construction of dock structures for ferry terminals at Skagway, Haines, Juneau, Sitka, Petersburg and Wrangell.
 The only southeastern dock not included is the Ketchikan dock. Downing said bids on that struc- ture have been delayed pending approval of a site.
 Downing said final decision will not be made until the com pletion of investigations now under way on several sites.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
Applicant List for
 Submerged Lands Off Nome Continues to Grow

ANCHORAGE tR = The list of persons seeking permits to ex- plore undersea areas of Alaska for minerals continues to grow, according to the Division of Lands.
 A tally of applicants Tuesday shows II more individuals have filed for solid mineral explora- ton permits in the State offshore area around Nome.
 New applicants were identified at Ruth J. Lally, John J. White James F. Brown, John Brezonick Wilma Anderson and E. w. Van. derbilt, all of Fairbanks.
 Others are Wallace Parker and Alan c. Doyle, of Nome, and Henry c. Dossett, and Gloria J Gibeau, Spenard.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
TWO GIRLS KILLED ALIGHTING FROM BUS

BTOOMSBURG, Pa. R - Two girls were killed yesterday by an automobile after they a1ighted from a school bus. The driver of the bus was the father of one of the victims.
 Killed were Wanda Edwards, g, and Joan Henrie, T, both of Berwick. The bus driver was Myron Edwards. loans father drives the bus in the mornings.
 Investigators said the bus had stopped on side road at an inter section and the girls were struck when they started across the main road toward their homes.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
Seek $1O Million
 Bond Issue for Causeway Across Turnagain Arm


 JUNEAU R = Legislation pro- viding for $10 million general obligation bond issue for the con- struction of a bridge or cause way across Turnagain Arm was introduced in the Senate today.
 The authors of the measure were Sens. Lester Bronson and Howard Bradshaw
 The question of whether the bonds would be issued would be put to the voters of Alaska at the next state general election.
 The bonds would mature in 30 years. Interest could not exceed 6 per cent a year
 Tn a companion resolution, Bronson and Bradshaw asked that the Commissioner of Public Works take any action necessary to place the bridge or causeway on the federal aid highway sys tenn so matching federal high way funds could be obtained fol use in construction of the facil |ity.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
DIScOvERER SATELLITE 3s ON SECRET AIR FORCE MISSION

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BIAS, Ca1if. R The 38th rocket in the Discoverer satellite series is orbiting the earth on secret Air Force mission.
 Discoverer 38, launched Tues day, carried capsule loaded with instruments and gear listed as classified. As in previous shots the capsule is to be separated from the rocket within several days. The Air Force hopes to snag the capsule in the air as it parachutes toward the Pacific.
 So far seven capsules have been caught in the air and four fished from the sea.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
Congressional Committee Plans to Question Powers

WASHINGTON tR = A special board of inquiry has finished it's questioning of U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers, high government sources said today, and Powers may appear before congressional committees and news confer ence within the next few days.
 Meanwhile, the 32-year-old flier will be kept behind wall of secrecy a bit longer, although gov- ernment officials said that he is a free agent and can come and go as he pleases They said, too, that it will be up to Powers him. self to decide whether he wishes to hold a news conference, but that the announcement of this probably will come through the White House.
 Informants indicated yesterday that the flier could talk with the press after he appears before a congressional committee.
 So far only one congressional group, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has said definitely it plans to question Powers. Chair man Thomas Morgan announced the committee will call Powers at a closed session, probably next week.
 The Senate Armed Services Committee will decide whether to hear him after it receives a closed-door briefing on the case tomorrow from John McCone, Di- rector of the Central Intelligence Agency.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
WEATHER OUTLOOK

Cloudy with intermittent light freezing drizzle mixed with light rain and snow and fog. Winds ESE 15-25 mph. Little change in temp. In the last 24 hours: High of 32, low of 23. Max. wind 25 mph from FINE. Sunrise at 7:10 a.m., sunset at 5s16 pm. Temps. a year ago today: High of -6, low of 20. Extremes on this date since 1907: High of 37 In 1915, low of -37 in 1856.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
KoTZEBuE PROTESTS CRITICISM OF BIA

Kotzebue has been busy send ing wires to state senators from this area urging them to support the BIA programs in opposition to the strong expressions of criti- cism voiced by the people Of the Seward Peninsula
 Wires have been sent by the Kotzebue City Council as well as by Mrs. Edith Bullock, prominent businesswoman of Kotzebue.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
Free School Transportation

JUNEAU M-- Children in areas without school facilities would be entitled to free transportation to and from primary or high school of their choice each year under the terms of a bill intro duced in the House today by Rep. Bruce Kendall, R-Anchorage.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
Blizzard Of Parking Tickets
 iMINNEAPOT IS Minn n

uvA14NAtIK A1 Ol110, m111KI. VI While city officials try to rid streets of record February snow
 more than 25 inches so far, motorists are prohibited from parking on odd-numbered streets on odd days even-nulnbered sides on even calendar days.
 It has resulted in a blizzard of parking tickets and some con- fusion, topped by woman's plea to police: Where should I park?'' she asked, If my license plate ends in an even number?"
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
Would Issue Complimentary
 Hunting & Fishina Licenses

JUNEAU M - A bill which would permit the governor to issue complimentary hunting and fishing licenses to distinguished visitors was introduced in the House today.
 Under the provisions of the measure no more than 20 of the licenses could be issued in any one year. Each license would be good for 10 days.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
Congress Told
 SpaceRnen Can Navigate by Stars In Trip to Moon

WASHINGTON R - The na- tion's astronauts told Congress to- day that Ut. Col. John Glenn's orbital flight showed that future spacemen can navigate by the stars much like a sailor at sea and steer their own course to the Moon.
 Glenn, accompanied by Cmdr. Alan Shepard Jr. and Capt. Virgil Grissom, testified before the Sen- ate Space Committee in their third appearance in as many days at the capitol.
 The committee members stood and applauded as the three astro- nauts strode into the big Senate Caucus Room, filled to overflow ing with cheering spectators.
 Shepard, the Navy officer whose sub-orbital flight last year made him the first American in space, said he feels one discovery made by Glenn that has ben generally overlooked is the visibility of stars in daylight.
 We intend to use the stars as fix on the way to the moon" ]" Shepard said, land Johns ob- servation of the stars during day. light shows us we could use them for navigation" Advice for Young Americans
 At one point Glen was asked by Sen. Keer, D-OkIa.), the com mittee. chairman, what advice he had for young Americans who would like to have a part in the space age, either as astronauts or in work backing them up.
 IA basic good sound education is a prerequisite to any progress in this field" Glenn replied.
 He said his advice to young Americans was to get this good basic education and then to let their own talents guide them as to the particular field they should enter.
 The Astronauts have already had sessions with the House Space Committee and a House appro- priations unit.
 Glenn cautioned the House com- mittee members that the nation should realize that all future space flights may not be so successful as the first three.
 we are riding crest of en- thusiasm and happiness at this moment, the Marine lieutenant colonel said. There will be times when we are not on such as big crest"
 Glen and his family were guests last night at a Pentagon dinner given by Secretary of the Navy Fred North, civilian chief of the Marine Corps as well as the Navy.
 Looking rested and happy, Glenn cut a cake baked in the form of the space capsule in which he made his three orbits around the world Feb. 20. Lettered on the cake in yellow frosting were the words Friendship ', United States"
 Glenn also got the pay form for the time he spent whizzing about the earth--a slip of paper worth SPAS in his monthly pay check.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-28
Call for One Year Delay Tn Repayment of ESC Debt

JUNEAU R - Resolutions call ing for a one year delay in the time for commencement of pay ment of Alaska's $8,765 ,000 debt to the Federal Reed tempt telllpii0o.y 0o.eiitt IIieiit security fund and urging Con- greSs to approve President Ken nedy's federal aid to education program were approved by the Senate today.
The Nome nugget., 1962-05-09
SCOUT TROOP ss NEWS

Boy Scout Troop 63 will con- duct Court of Honor tonight at the Nome Covenant Church be- ginning at T o'clock.
 There will be an impressive opening ceremony and awarding of advancement and merit badges. The activities will conclude with an annual inspection of the troop by members of the Troop Commit tee under the direction of Sgt. James Blaming, Boring Sea Dis trict Commissioner of Boy Scouts.
 There will be an award to the boy scoring the highest in this in- spection. This meeting is open to the public.
The Nome nugget., 1962-05-09

to CentalrS exfra muscle.
 Once harnessed, liquid hydrogen will produce 70 per cent greater thrust per pound of fuel than chem ical fuels used on the present rockets like the Atlas.
The Nome nugget., 1962-05-09
NASd OFFICIALS SEEK
 CAUSE OF EXPLOSION

CAPE CANAVERAL. tz3 - Radio signals and telescopic camera films were analysed today by technicians seeking the cause of the inflight ex- plosion of the first Centaur high energy space rocket.
 The study was watched closely by Project Mercury officials for any clue which might force a de- lay of the orbital space flight Of Astronaus Malcolm Scott Carpenter, scheduled for May IT.
 The 105-foot Centaur blew apart 30,00O feet above the Atlantic Ocean 55 seconds after it's was fired on it's maiden flight yester day.
 The spectacular failure dealt a severe blow to US. plans to de- velop the rocket as a booster for sending heavyweight payloads into earth orbit and to the moon, Mars and Venus.
 Mercury officials were concern ed lest the trouble be traced to the Centaur's Atlas first stage. There were indications that the Atlas was at fault.
 A similar Atlas missile is on a launching pad here being prepared to loft Carpenter into space on q three-orbit mission similar to that made by It. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. on Feb. 20.
 The Atlas is a complex vehicle with more than 100000 moving parts. Analysis of the data may take two or three days.
 The National Aeronautics and Space Administration had hoped for successful first flight of the Centaur to help reduce nearly a year of frustrating delays in launch ing the rocket. The main prob- lem stems from developing high energy liquid hydrogen as a pro- pellent for the second stage.
 Controlling this tricky, super cold fuel. which must be kept at a tempe dture of 423 degrees below rn,..> 4- ..~.., <. <...s 1..... to CentaIr's extra muscle.
 Once harnessed. liquid hydrogen will produce 70 per cent greater thrust per pound of fuel than chem ical fuels used on the present rockets like the Atlas.
The Nome nugget., 1962-05-09
"Tbe Absenf-Minded Professor WfH Be Featured af Nomeraaua

WW Be FeGfHyed af INODgerdsisd
 Movie makers have reached a dilemma. Tn this day of scientific marveIs it is getting harder to dream up imaginary wonders for the screen. But Walt Disney some how manages to stay ahead of everybody. He always has a new trick or two. And just to prove that there are plenty more where those came from, he has loaded his off, beat comedy called "The Absent Minded Professor" with wild and gleeful surprises.
 Fred MacMurray plays the title role of college science teacher in Waits spool on modern technology.
 A glimpse on the set found Fred rushing around his homemade lab, trying last-minute experiment before dashing off to get married
 Square root E, minus c, Alpha c. Here comes the bride, ta tunl tee tee" he sing happily. His dog Charlie cocks an appreciative ear.
 Now we're cooking! We may be l in business after all Fred con- tinues. excitedly turning valves and pushing switches on the cefnpli- cated apparatus. Suddenly it starts 1 to throw sparks. Charlie backs off Then the whole lab blows up. And that's how flubber is born" Fred explains.
 "The Absent Minded Professor will be shown at the Nomerama Theater Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
The Nome nugget., 1962-05-09
Jackie Cllristens Polaris : Firing Sub L4aFayette

GROTON, Conn. M -- Mrs. John F. Kennedy smiled, swung with two-handed grip and christened Americas heaviest submarine, the Polaris-firing Lafayette, with champagne yesterday.
 The First Lady swung hard, the bottle smashed across the bunting decked vessels nose, klaxon horn sounded, and the gigantic Lafayette slid into the Thames River.
 As the nuclear powered sub marine touched the water, Mrs. Kennedy's face turned serious and she put her hand to her chin, almost with look of awe.
 Earlier, when she arrived at the launching platform, Mrs. Kennedy smiled and waved to members of the crew of the Lafayette, this country's 11th nuclear- powered, ballistic missile submarine.
 She was clad in a line-coIored c 0at and matching hat hat. The weather was chilly and gray with threat of rain.
 She was flanked by Welfare Sec retary Abraham Ribicoff, a former Connecticut governor, and Roger Lewis, chairman of the Board of General Dynamics Corp, builders of the Lafayette, when she ar rived.
 Secretary of the Navy Fred Korfh, the main speaker, described the ship as symbol of alliance between France and the United States.
 Outside the gates of the plant stood 50 to 75 pacifists, in a silent protest against the launching.
 Jackie. si. Polaris, no, z said one of the placards. Mrs. Kennedy had mo direct contact with the paci- fists.
 Mrs. Kennedy was the first Presldenf's wife fo christen Polaris submarine and the La Fayette was the first ship to be.
The Nome nugget., 1962-05-09
CONN.

From Fairbanks: June Dunbar, MT. and Mrs. Logan, M Lincoln, George Adams, Virgil Vochoska, Dorothy Craig, Earl Singleton, Hugh Keith, Elmer Sellin, J. Alex ander.
 From Kotzebue: Oscar Calvillo, Delbert Wells, Frank Whaiey, Dolly Kurmun.
 To Kotzebue: Jane Gustafson, Elizabeth Kelly, Larry Pagan. Wm. LaCroix, Joe Rychetnik, Hugh Gel lert, Dean Parks.
 To Fairbanks: Elsie May Smith, Helen Carlisle, Mrs. Melville, Mir. Rauch, MT. Burns, Jim Brown, Lloyd PfIueger.
The Nome nugget., 1962-05-09

First First Lady of the United States to become a mother was Frances Folsom Cleveland, wife of President Grover Cleveland. Her second child, Esther Cleveland was born in the White House on Sept. 3, 1893.
The Nome nugget., 1962-05-09
Eight Traffic Deaths

Eight Traffic Deaths
 JUNEAU R1 The State De- partment of Public Safety reported today that 1862 traffic accidents had taken eight lives in Alaska through May 4, compared with only two during the same period a year ago.
 Fires claimed the lives of am other eight persons througl, May 4, compared with a total of q lives lost in fire through May { of 1861.
The Nome nugget., 1962-05-09
Gone. But Not Forgotten

Gone. But Not Forgotten
 DIXON, III lH A freshly dug grave near the gate of Oakwood Cemetery aroused the curiosity of cemetery superintendent Edward Slain.
 The wooden headstone read: Reggie Allen, Born Jan. 28, 1862. Died April 29, 1862. We Didn't Have Him Very Long. '
 Slain had the grave dug up to investigate. The deceased was a pigeon.
The Nome nugget., 1962-05-09

First mother of a President to live in the White House was Ella Ballau Garfield, mother of James A. Garfield, 2Oth President of the United States.
The Nome nugget., 1962-05-09

George BaYer. United States Marshal, is here for couple of days on official business from his Anchorage headquarters and re- ports that MT. and Mrs. Bill Brown will be returning early next week.
The Nome nugget., 1962-05-09
Rev. Edson Harije of Shishmarei

Rev. Edson Hartje of Shishnaref is conducting preaching mission in Anchorage this week.
 Rev. Hartjc is serving his third three-year term as missionary at Shishmaref. He served from 1883 to 1886, 1948 to 1851, and since August 1860.
The Nome nugget., 1962-05-09

Even in captivity the racoon won't eat meat until he has first washed it in water.
The Nome nugget., 1962-05-09

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, 1962-01-23
ABUNDANT LIFE
by ORAL ROBERTS
ARE YOU AFRAID OF FEAR?

sheer terror, he dashed into the
heavy brush country surroun d.
ing the prison and began to
Chamber up a steep cliff. As he
was climbing up the ledge, he
was bitten by a snake.
When his pursuers came near,
he ran toward them screaming
that he had been bitten by a
rattlesnake. He was immediate
ly rushed to a hospital, where
he died soon after arrival. Elk
animation of the snake later re-
vealed that it was not poisonous.
The man had died from fright
and shock.
Cod does not want you to be
afraid. He is against fear. Fear
is negative. Cod wants you to
enjoy abundant life. You can
do this by replacing your fear
with faith. Remember the state
ment by President Roosevelt,
The only thing we have to fear
is fear itself"
Know that Christ is the mas
ter Of fear. He is the giver of
abundant life.
, 1962-01-23

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, in
his first inaugural address, said,
THE only thing we have to fear
is fear itself"
With these simple words, Mr..
Roosevelt stated a great truth.
Fear can MAIN and destroy and
kill. Fear itself can do as much
damage to a human being as the
things which he usually fears.
Christ came against fear.
Again and again III the Bible
he said, BE not afraid, but
believe" Christ said this because
he knew that fear was an enemy
of abundant life. When a person
is bound by fear he cannot be
prosperous. And he cannot be
healthy for long because fear is
a killer.
| heard a story once about a
man who was in a state prison
for theft. He managed to es-
cape and run away. His escape
was noticed Immediately, how
ever, and he was pursued by
several guards and dogs, In