Dried Salmon
Short In Fairbanks
FAIRBANKS, (/P)—A shortage
of baled, dried salmon today was
threatening the main event of the
~ ' ' ' -1 winter carnival
Seven dog mushers grooming
their teams for the derby reported
they were nearing the bottom ol
their supply of salmon, basic diet
of the huskies.
Not only that, but at least 13
more teams of five to 13 dogs each
are expected to come from over
the Territory to compete for the
$3,000 pr.ze money.
A sled dog in racing trim, wolfs
down about two pounds of dogfish
per day. In normal years the sup
ply is ample. Residents said, how
ever, that last summer Indian
fishermen deserted their fish
wheels along the Yukon and other
rivers to draw high wages in the
construction of Alaskan military
bases.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HELD ANNUAL MEETING
The Chamber of Commerce held
its annual meeting last evening
with a dinner at the Pioneer Hall
with President Richard Webb pre
siding. A report was read by the
secretary. Rev. M. Day, of the ac
tivities of the year, including sev
eral Congressional parties, break
water activities, action on several
vital bills now pending in Con
gress as well as the publication of
a booklet now in the hands of the
Nugget to meet the needs of tour
ist trade and the voluminous
quantity of inquiries received in
the mail. Treasurer Boyd Har
wood’s report also was read.
New board members elected
were Don Lyle, new manager of
Carrington Co., Steve Anderson,
manager of the “Cat” department
of the N. C., George Beacom, own
er and manager of Vi’s Apparel,
and Bud Harper, otvner of Nome
Motors was re-elected.
The resumption of the popular
noon luncheons was discussed now
that there is a place to have them.
A study group was also recom
mended to work with the Alaska
Development Board and its activi
ties for co-operative benefit of the
community and that of the Second
Division.
A discussion was opened on how
the Chamber of Commerce could
urge the enlargement of the army
airport to take care of the large
ships which are now unable to
land. The point stressed was that
Nome was an important block
against invasion as well.
The all important question of
tourist housing was given serious
consideration and it was urged
that immediate action be taken to
try and make some preparation
for the summer needs. It was pre
dicted that this season would
bring in many more tourists than
last year and something had to be
done to prepare for them.
Tommy Richards, native boy of
Kotrebue, who has been training
as a pilot in the States is now fly
ing for Wien Alaska Airlines, it
was announced by the local Wien
office today. Tommy has already
had some experience flying in this
part of the country, as he has been
with Rotman Stores for several
months.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Twee* of
Teller are the proud parents of a
beautiful baby girl born Monday
afternoon, Feb. 23, at the May
nard (Columbus hospital. The
young lady weighed 8 pounds four
and a half ounces at birth, and
has been named Diane Virgin'a.
Plane Scares Slayer
Into Surrendering
FT. BENTON, Mont., </P) —
County authorities yesterday gave
credit to the pilot of a search plane
for the surrender of an armed
fugitive.
Choteau county undersheriff
Claude Morris said James MeVay,
about 34, “got scared out when a
plane buzzed the sheep camp
where he hid.”
MeVay, object of a day-long
search by a sheriff’s posse, was
jailed here in connection with the
gunshot slaying of a northern
Montana rancher Sunday nigh',.
Glen Hollandsworth about 40,
was shot to death at his ranch
home east of Conrad in north cen
tral Montana. The Killer wounded
Hollandsworth’s 11-year-old son,
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2 Sergeants Steal
B-I7 For Joyride
BALBOA, C. Z.</P»—Officers of
U. S. Caribbean air command said
today they were astounded by re
ports that two sergeants flew a
B-17, which normally takes a crew
of ten, on a 1,700-mile joyride
across the Andes from Gallapagos
to Venezuela without mishap.
They are bringing the sergeants
here to find out how they did it.
Both were arrested when they
landed near Caracas Monday.
<C. 1. Frank Bender, the air at
Harvey, and fled after struggling
with the child’s mother.
At an inquest early yesterday,
witnesses identified McVay as the
slayer. He had worked on the
Hollandsworth ranch.
tache in Caracas, identified the
men as Sgt. Theodore A. Havens
of Washington, D. C., and Sgt.
Glen Woods. Bender said the men
told him they were only having
fun.)
Information irom Caracas was
that they made the airfield, after
four passes, and damaged the fly
ing fortress slightly.
Aside from the danger of flying
the big plane undermanned, the
officers here said, there was the
peril that Venezuelan forces might
have shot it down when it appear
ed unannounced over the field, es
pecially in view of the fact there
still is tension there over reports
that “pirate planes” were plan
ning to bomb Caracas
Nugget Ads Bring Quick Re-ults
Delegate Resigns ♦
Partition Com. 1
LAKE SUCCESS, f/P)—Senator
Vicente J. Francisco, Philippine?
delegate, said yesterday he ha •
resigned from the United Nation
Palestine commission.
Franc sco’s resignation follower
the disclosure last week of grow
ing friction within the five-mem
bar commission which has th<
‘ask i f partitioning the Holy Lane.
He -aid he would continue t.
serve on the commission until hr
government names a successor
U s resignation was sent to Ma
nila four days ago, Francisco said
but had not yet been accepter
when he confirmed it here.
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THESE ARE NOT SPECIALS! These are typical of the better Values that
you will find at the N. C. everyday. Hot shots may save you money once in
a while but year ’round you will find N. C. Prices Are Moneysavers!
FRESH FROZEN
WH1TEFISH
The sort that will appeal to
your appetite. Makes a
good meal at little cost.
CHICKEN
HALIBUT
Guaranteed without reser
vation. Get a few halibut
steaks and enjoy a real
meal.
EXTRA GOOD
FINNAN HADDIE
If you want something ex
ceptionally tasty, try this
fresh haddie.
EXTRA VALUE
STEWING
CHICKENS
We’re overstocked. On the
last boat this order was
shipped in error, (a dupli
cation by mistake) so we
are selling them out at a
price below present whole
sale. Enjoy a swell chicken
stew at a small cost.
Citra Gold Orange Juice —
Very tasty . . . comes in large 4(» oz. cans at a new low price.
Libbv's Brow n Baked Beans— Just heat and serve.
A most appropriate and nutritious food. Small cost.
Del Maiz Corn —
Old fashioned country goodness in every bite. Ask for this by name.
Emporium 4 Sieve Peas —
Plump tender peas with that “just picked’’ flavor. Thrifty price.
Franco American Spaghetti ---
A savory meal for a few cents a portion. Just heat, serve and enjoy
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Tea Garden Syrup —
Gives that delicious flavor to pancakes, waffles, etc.
Costs less than most kinds of same quality.
Chicken Consomme —
Be sure to take home a few* cans. Add noodles for a nice meal.
Baby Food--- Don’t overlook this important person.
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Select from our complete stock of all leading brands.
Dole Pineapple
Juicy ripe, brimming with tropical flavor.
Choice of sliced, crushed or chunklets.
SAVE! YET ENJOY THE BEST FOODS.
You needn’t sacrifice the mealtime pleasure and healthfulness of qual
ity foods for the sake of economy.We guarantee the quality of our
foods; as for our prices, just comp ire them.
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