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Evening star., 1962-05-13
SPIRES OF THE SPIRIT
Uncle, Sam S Pockets
By DR. EREDEsIck Blown HARRIS -

crowning conveniences Of
civilization. selfishiy filled
pockets long have been SYM
bols Of the greedy and ac-
quisitive person of whom it
is said, He Is always think
ing of his own pockets"
There are those who
simplify the underlying
causes of the social revolu-
tion now shaking the earth
by declaring that they are
essentially contests between
the haves and the have-nots;
that is, between pockets that
are full and pockets that are
empty.
Around the world perhaps
the most ubiquitous subject
Of conversation Is the United
States of America. In our
familiar figure of Uncle Sam
is centered the hopes and
the fears Of the nations. To
many he is q savior. to others
he Is q gangster. In some
places he is canonized in
others he Is carnonaded. To
some he Is q bad Robin Hood
with his grasping hands in
the pockets Of others. To
most he Is q good Samaritan
bending In mercy and help
over the misery Of q planet.
There are q dozen things
about Uncle Sam which If
brought up In the not-so-
United-Nations would be the
signal for vociferous debate.
But from under this
"Spire," where gathers q vast
congregation singing from
grateful and proud hearts,
God bless America, land
that we love-" let US con-
slider one item not visible in
his beflagged striped costume
but yet vital-his pockets.
The most important ques-
ton constantly before the
President, Congress, column
lists, and press and magazine
editors-the subject of end
less disquisitions by learned
economists-has to do with
the contents Of Uncle Sans
pockets. Always the question
before the House is, for what
purposes and to what extent
should the gold coins which
Jingle there be poured out in
response to the multiplied
pleadings for the worlds woe
and the Nations welfare?
When those who represent
the so States consider budg-
cts and appropriations they
are talking about Uncle
Sans pockets. When the
President and congressional
leaders warn about initiation,
and flash red lights outside
the dwindling gold reserves
in Kentucky, they are anxious
as to the effect on the Re-
public's strength If this most
affluent nation. even for good
causes, pours out more than
it takes in. All this is in
cluded in what o columnist
has recently called fiscal
thinking" Liberals and con-
servatives agree on one point
that there is no subject Of
study more pertinent than
Uncle Sans pockets.
Now the Book Of Books has
a very wise thing to say
about pockets. One Of the old
Hebrew prophets bewails the
sad fact that man 50 often
tolls and then, after receiv-
ing monetary compensation
for his work, sQiiandefs the
money he earns on things
that harm him. The Good
Book says of such . man.
"7e earneth wages to put 1t
In q pocket with holes" One
Of the spreading holes which
desperate attempts are being
made to sew UP is called in
flation. Everybody loses by
Evening star., 1962-05-13
henneCh Arnold.
Shorinq the Arts

With all due respects to
Betty Hickson's welcome to
August Heckscher, / discover
that the Stars art critic.
Frank Getlein. in an issue Of
The New Republic (April 30),
took q dim view Of Mr.. Hecks-
cher. Mr.. Getlein implied
that no one but Mr.. Hecks-
cher understood what Mr..
Heckscher was saying at the
First Conference on Aesthe-
tic Responsibility at the
Hotel Plaza In New York
City.
AS an artist ! believe In
public participation and ap-
probation Of the arts. The
President and his charming
First Lady are friends Of
some of the most noted art
lists Of the United States and
Europe. ] am q bit prejudiced,
for I do not believe we have
had fun participation In the
arts by the American people
since the days Of WPA. I
served as q camp artist with
the Civilian Conservation
Corps. I saw young men from
the East Side Of New York
City mingled with the young
men from the Blue Ridge
foothills of Virginia. / wit
messed q great mixture Of
foreign and domestic art and
culture. Many Of these young
men. as ] was, were swept
into the maelstrona Of World
War II. Some Of them be-
came heroes. others we're just
casualties and their names
are counted among the dead
OF Europe ana the South
Pacific. ! think Franklin De-
lano Roosevelt believed In
and loved the people Of. the
United States. I think he
wanted art to be participated
in and be shared by every
citizen. Not by Just an ESQ
teric few.
Betty Hickson is talking
about money. It Is not money
we are talking about. We are
talking about the culture Of
the United States. Do you
want q share in it. or don't
your It doesn't make any
difference whether it is an
abstract from an art gallery,
or q folk song from the him
terlands. Do you want it?
John G. Rogers.
Evening star., 1962-05-13
Citizen of World

In response to Constantine
Browns column Of May 8,
may I say that as an Ameri-
can teen-ager I have an in
tense feeling of patriotism
for my country. I believe In
America and in its ideals. I
believe in the basic concept
of civil liberties and rights as
God-given gifts i. but / also
believe that part Of the
American way Of life is
spreading this concept Of
human rights. In this sense I
agree with the girl from Red
ding, Conn, referred to in
the article.
What she was trying to say,
I believe, was that ultra-na-
tionalism is out Of place In
our world. We live in a world
OF speed and close proximity
to all men; and as Americans
we have a call to a loyalty,
to a duty, to the rest Of the
worlds peoples - to spread
our concept of human rights.
Our age is one Of interna-
tionaliSm. This is not to say
that America must discard
the wisdom of her fore
fathers. 1t means that wis
dom must be implemented on
an international basis.
Perhaps the 17-year-old
high school editor went
overheard in saying that
a patriotic American is "a
blindly stupid individual" If,
however. she meant that q
person who thinks only of
America, that Is, is ultra ma
tionalistic, is blindly stupid,
then I agree.
Do we force people to
blindly conform to the wis
dom Of the past? / believe
that dissent Is the basis Of
our free society-otherwise,
we develop q stagnant set of
rules which have no vital
meaning for the individual.
Civil liberties and rights are
still the basis of our demo-
cracy. I believe in them, and
I am sure that the girl from
Redding dOes. too. But we are
involved in all Of mankind
and are citizens Of q world
not Of just the United States.
Perhaps in an international
frame Of mind the world can
find peace.
Evening star., 1962-05-13
Qualification

Inasmuch as the State Of
Maryland Is faced with the
problems Of redistricting and
reapportionment, I regret to
note the interchangeable use
by your staff Of these two
words. The confusion engen-
dered in the minds Of people,
judging by those with whom
! have talked, Is almost COM
plete. The two words are not
synonymous.
Reapportionment deals
with the allotting Of the
seats in the Maryland State
Legislature so that each
county may be represented
equitably according to its
population. Redistricting con-
Germs itself with the redraw-
ing Of the district lines for
achieving equitable represen-
tation in the United States
House Of Representatives. It
follows that. If q State Leg
islature is not properly ap-
portioned, district lines will
probably not be fairly drawn.
This is exactly what did hap
pen in Maryland and, as q
result, the new redistricting
bill will be on the ballot in
November for approval or re-
lection. AS Of the moment,
no reapportionment bill will
be on the ballot, but this
could be changed If the spe-
cial session Of the legislature
Is called. and IL 1t passes
some form Of reapportion-
ment legislation.
/ trust that you viii give
all possible support to clarity
the issues.
Doris r. Osborne,
Chairman, Reapportionment
Committee. League Of Wom-
en- Voters, Prince Georges
County, Md.
Editors Note: With regard
to Maryland, we usually man.
age to keep the terms
straight. But the situation is
complicated by the fact that.
in Virginia. the reapportion--
ment proposal was drafted
by a group known officially
as the Virginia RediStricting
Commission.)
Mess in M0ryl0nd'
In your gloomy editorial
appraisal Of the MESS in
Maryland" you failed to de-
tect the one bright ray Of
hope. In fact. your words al
most blotted out the light.
Instead Of heartily COM
mending Gubernatorial Cam
didate David Hume for re-
vealing that the clandestine
association between Gov.
Tawes and Boss Pollack was
recorded on tape, you gruln-
bied like an old grandma, He
waited Q long time"
Recall, please. that even
when David Hume did make
the announcement. the Gov
ernor called him Q liar and
denied the possibility that
such o tape existed: 1t was
not until May 8 that Gov.
Tawes admitted he knew
about the tape many months
before. Dorothy Mulitz.
Remembers Past
Your editorial, Madness
in Algeria" tells the truth in
q sense. but not the whole
truth because 1t is about
seven years late.
The mass killings Of Mos
lens is q vile crime but no
more so (rather less) than
the mass killings INDUCED In
by Moslems during the first
years Of the Algerian rebel
lion. At that time our news
papers did not seem partic-
ularly disturbed about the
killings Of Christians and
other Moslenis by the revo-
lutionists.
The present murders are
horrible but honest report
ing and honest editorializing
would cali attention to the
fact that over 2.000 Euro
peans and over 10000 other
Moslems--all civilians and
many Of them women and
children-were murdered by
Moslems.
Ofnitting the criminal rec
ord Of one side and stress
ing the same Of the other
is dishonest reporting and
Evening star., 1962-05-13
FROM THE STAR FILES.

in Georgia. Florida
South Carolina.
Evening star., 1962-05-13
Commends Writer

Mayor Of teesbure
The frontiersman., 1962-01-25
Police Personnel Problems To Be Discussed by Council
EIks C.P Unit To Sei UpI Tn MVCCA Clinic

Under the statewide Elks Cerebral Palsy Program. the mobile unit personnel will be setting up | program in the speech and hearing clinic of the Matanuska Valley Crippled Childrens Association, located in the Mrak building at the cor ner of Masiila highway and Valley street in Palmer.
 Richard Markson, therapist who has arrived in Alaska as replacement for Nick Peters. will be assisted by Mrs Rich ard Taylor, theraPlst. Children who are new being treated un- der the Elks program, will be seen in the clinic, whenever possible, Markson said.
 At the present time there are some 30 children in the valley area receiving treatment thro- ugh the mobile unit. Because of limited time 1t is hoped that the weekly service being pro vided in the central location of the clinic, will allow more time with each child. Parents ot children of school age who are receiving treatment will be no tified through the school The first clinic will be helc on Wednesday, January 3l Markson said.
 Markson comes to Alask; from Sacramento, Californi; where he was director of tn physical therapy department 0 1 the Sacramento Gou.aty yse}1e bilitation Center for Cripple Children and Adults.
 The mobile unit which visit the valley area. covers all o Southcentral Alaska, including Palmer, Kodiak, Seward, Re mai, and other points.
 Further information may b, obtained by contacting tht therapiSt at the MVCCA clinic next Wednesday.
The frontiersman., 1962-01-25
FARMERS URGED TO OBSERVE INCOME TAX DE4DLIME JANUARY IS

Income tax time is here again and farmers must hurry to get their returns filed by Febru- ary IS, according to EXperi- ment Station economists.
 A sample check of Alaskan farmers indicates some misun- derstanding on filing dates, it was stated this week by Expert ment Station personnel. When Alaska was a territory, they explained, farmers were allow ed to file their returns by April Is. Since statehood Alaskan farmers are required to either file their final returns on Feb ruary Is or file an estimate and pay this amount by January IS and a final return on April l5. Another often misunderstood fact is the requirement to file a return even if one had a loss. If farmers have $500 or more gross income they must file a return. When you file your in- come tax you must also pay your self-employment tax" the pokesman said.
 Another important deadline for farmers is January 3l, 1t was pointed out. This is the deadline for paying social se- curity taxes on employees. If a farmer paid $50 or more in cash wages 10 an employee Ill 1861 he must deduct three per cent social security tax from his wages. This tax plus an
The frontiersman., 1962-01-25
Salvation Army Begins Campaign ln Valley Area

Lieutenant Lawrence Holmes of the Salvation Army service extension department Alaska. was in the Valley this week to begin the annual Salvation Army campaign for funds.
 It Holmes met with mem bers of the Matanuska Valley Extension Unit Committee which includes Ed Smith, chair man; Kyle Turner, treasurer; Mrs. Ava Saxton. welfare sec retary; and Phil O'Neill of Sut- ton and Mrs. Thomas Carter of Wasilla.
 The campaign will continue for the next two to three weeks, It. Holmes said. The program is planned to meet the need, at the point of need in local emergencies, he pointed out. Proceeds from the cam paign are used by the local committee in local emergencies.
The frontiersman., 1962-01-25
OPEN DISCUSSION MEETING SLATED
 BY LOCAL GRANGE

Northland Pioneer Grange No. will hold an open meeting for the discussion of legislation of importance to the valley area, The meeting will be held Tuesday, January 30 at 8 pm. in Grange hall in Palmer.
 Discussions of special inter- est will include permanent To- cation of the State fair; the Marketing Order Act, and in corporation of the borough school districts.
 All interested persons are urged to attend. The meeting will begin promptly at 8 pm. and adjourn no later than 9:30 pm. Further discussion may continue during a coffee hour which will follow.
The frontiersman., 1962-01-25
TAX ASSESSOR
 REMINDS RESIDENTS OF DEADLINE DATES

Property owners living in Palmer and the Palmer Inde- pendent School District, were reminded today by John Mar shall local tax collector, that the second half payments of the 1861 tax will become delin- quent if not paid by 5 pm. February l 1862. Payments postmarked by that time will not be considered late, he add ed.
 Marshall announced he will keep the tax office open from 9 am. to l pm. on Saturday. January ? for the convenience of those who can not get to the office during the week.
 Taxpayers of the School Dis trict also are reminded that February l is the deadline for sending in the Self-assessment forms for 1862.
The frontiersman., 1962-01-25
Palmer Moose Seeking Third Straight Win
By Pat Eppler

Demonstrating fine team eff fort, the Palmer Moose twice defeated the Kodiak Bears by scores of 48-33 and 48-27. The two games, which were the fin al two of four-game road trip for the Moose, were played in Kodiak January 19 and 20. On January IF and Is Palmer dropped the first two games of the trip to Kenai and Homer by scores of 5l-4l and 50-49, respectively.
 In the first game with Ko- diak, Bob Fowler scored IS points in leading the Moose team to victory. He was follow ed closely in the scoring col umn by teammate Lynn Puddi- combe who sank IT. Coach Jan tz used reserves liberally dur ing the second half.
 Saturday nights game was a repeat of Friday. With very ac- curate passing, the Moose com pletely riddled Kodiak's de- fense. frequently setting up Puddicombe and Eckert with lay-ups or short jump shots. Eckert paced all scorers with 14 points.
 The Moose take on the East Anchorage Thunderbirds for a home and home series this Fri day and Saturday. East is shooting for it's ninth straight victory, while the Moose are going for number three. In the preliminary games the Palmer Jayvees go against East's jun for varsity team.
The frontiersman., 1962-01-25

equal amount paid by the em- ployer must be submitted with a Form 943 on or before Janu- ary 31.
 According to economists Charles Marsh and J a m e s Schubin, many farmers have not been taking full advantage of income tax provisions to save money. Farmers or other businessmen who have had a net operating loss during the past year can carry back this loss to previous tax years, or it can be carried forward to sub sequent years. Also certain soil conservation measures are de- ductible as a farm expense, rather than being treated as capital improvements. Some can save tax money by itemiz- ing deductions.
 Anchorage now has an In- ternal Revenue Service district office with auditing facilities to check returns from Alaska. Re- turns should be mailed to the District Director, IRS, Anchor age. The IRS has announced they will be especially careful about checking farm returns this year. Be positive that your return is correct and on time" the men cautioned. If you have questions, contact your local IRS office, a quail fled tax consultant, or your Ex- pertinent Station economists T they added.
The frontiersman., 1962-01-25

Put on the porch light-tie up the dogs-shoo the moose out Of the yard-the annual Mothers March will be held throughout the valley on Tues day. January 30, under the sponsorship Of the two Beta Sigma Phi chapters of Palmer. Helen Mae Wiederhkr Is serV- ing as general chairman.
 The annual March of Dimes event will get under way dur ing the daytime in some of the more remote areas. it was an nounced by Eun.ce Flint, route chairman Assisting the women in then project this year VIII be members of the newly form ed Future Nurses of America.
 Anyone not at home on the 30th who wishes to contribute to the Mothers March is ask ed to contact a member of the sorority. This is the only pub
The frontiersman., 1962-01-25
ALASKA TEACHERS SALARIES RANK
 29Tn IN US.

The S7.300 average annual salary of T classroom teacher in Alaska is the equivalent of $4964 in the District of Colum- bia. the National Education As sociation explained this week in letter to all members of the Alaska legislature. The differ ential in living costs makes the difference, they point out.
 Each year when NEA pub fishes it's Estimates of School Statistics, Alaska teachers lead all others in actual salar- l ies paid and no amount of ex- i planation by NEA seems to lcatch up with that top dollar figure " hen allowance is
 made for the difference in liv- ing costs, NEA said in its let ter to the legislators, Alaska teachers rank. not first in the U. S. but in 18th place.
 Similarly, the average ex- penditure for pupils in Alaska schools is given as $598, but when adjustment is made for living costs this is translated into the equivalent of $405 in Washington. D. C. dollars. which would place Alaska 23rd among the states.
 In a recent NEA news re lease. Alaska was rated second in the U. s. on estimated expen- ditures per pupil and first in average salaries of classroom teachers in public schools.
 The qualifying report indi- cates the purchasing power of one dollar in Alaska cities, by 1859 studies, equals about 68 cents in Washington, DC. On this basis, $598 in Alaska dol lars is worth about S405 in D C. dollars.
The frontiersman., 1962-01-25
CREDIT UNION DECLARES 4ob ANNUAL DIVIDEND

Members of the Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union last week approved dividends of four percent during their an- nual meeting. Pass b o o k s should be turned in for dlvl- dend credits, it was announced this week. Books may be left at the Credit Union office loca- ted in the basement of the Le- zion building. The office IS open from 400 to zoo pm. Mondays through Fridays.
 Three persons were named to the board of directors, includ- ing Harriet Bell, Roscoe Tay- Tor and Bertram Curry. Board members whose terms have not vet expired include Guy Wood ings, Molly Pearson, Lloyd Amans and Dexter Bacon. Named to the credit committee were John Weisenberger and Walter Briggs. Robert Pippel is the third member of the com mittee.
 At a board meeting held fol- lowing the membership meet ing Taylor was named presi- dent; Amans, vice-president Mrs. Bell secretary and Bacon, treasurer.
The frontiersman., 1962-01-25

to participate, Miller said. For instance, Kodiak is famous for their King crab; Kenai area for it's oil; Seward for it's Sal mon Derby and boating. These are just a few of the many po- tential ideas we hope to feature at the fair this year." Miller said.
 MT. and Mrs. Richard Jones of Palmer have been named of ficial host and hostess for the 1862 fair and the queen contest committee will soon be named, Miller added.
 Robert Webb, elected mem- Der of the ASF board of direc- tors, has resigned due to pres sure of other activities and a re- placement will be appointed, it was announced.
The frontiersman., 1962-01-25
Executive Session Planned Next Week

Councilman Ralph Moore of the public Safety Committee at the January B Council meeting reported the committee has drawn up a set of rules and regulations establishing police policies. These would include the checking of all bars in the city, both day and night, and especially at the 5 am. closing hour; some patrol of all busi- ness sections on foot, both day and night; all arrests to be pub lished in the local newspaper; and others that Moore said were not to be released to the public at this time.
 At the time of the public safety report Councilman Watts made a motion that major changes De made in police per sonneI. Discussed tosome eX= tent by Watts, Blom and Moore, q motion by Moore to talbe the discussion to an executive meeting was approved by vote Mayor Bill Miller announced a special meeting will be held al 7:45 pm. January 30 and an 1 executive session to begin at 8 pm, at which time personnel problems of the police depart ment will be discussed.
 
 John Joslin, city surveyor presented opinions to the coun- cil regarding assessments 1T sssssp4Ls -t,1c bistricts l and 7 l The maps and other papers will be completed for presentation at the special January 30 meet ing. at which time it is expect ed a date will be set for public hearing.
 The Council discussed briefly the installation of a car radio in another vehicle. The second vehicle was not identified.
 
 Discussion of the Palmer school budget was postponed to enable Council members to study the proposed budget prior to discussion.
 The City of Palmer will pur- chase for $40 the Bureau of Land Management fire truck l (tanker) which was used by the local fire department for a period of time some months ago. The surplus Property Ad- ministration had earlier noti-
The frontiersman., 1962-01-25
Area Cub Scouts Will Portray
 knighfs of Tore

One of the most colorful and interesting pack meetings ever held here is planned for to- morrow night when the 42 Cub Scouts who are active in the areas six Cub Scout Dens, present their sRits.
 This months theme, Knights of Tore" has proven to be a most interesting one for the Cubs, their leaders and their families. Preparing costumes and materials to be used in the skits has involved entire fam Iies, with everyone giving a hand in some phase of prepara- ton. All Cubs will be suited in
 amor, complete with their coats-of-arm, lances have been made, horses" have been built and in many cases, great ingen- uity has resulted i'll some very line coStuming.
 The role Of King Arthur will be taken by Dr. James Pazar- uski, assistant cubmaster. Rich ard Anderson, Cub Scout com mittee chairman, will serve as narrator Two contests will be staged during the program, one a lance contest and the other featuring jostling.
 All parents and friends of the Cubs are invited to attend the meeting which will begin at 7:30 pm. in the multipurpose room at Swanson School It has been suggested that interested persons take their flash-a attach Tnent cameras along for some interesting shots This is going to be a very colorful program, said a member of the commit tee today.
 At the present time there are 42 boys enrolled in the Cut Scout program. 1t is anticipated that by next year. the enroll ment could increase 10 fold. All adults interested in helping promote the Cub Scout pro gram in the valley area arc asked to volunteer tlasir t7sne we can find something for everyone to do," said a spokeS- man.
 All den mothers, fathers and chiefs, are requested to attend the Friday night program.