AC C A --
Come and do your Christmas shopping
Sat. the 5th of Nov. Open house will
be from 1 P.M. til 5 P.M.
Quarters OF-1 Phone 512 Sally Fer
guson, ACCA representative for Ada.k
has just received a shipment of .very
lovely gifts and souvenirs.
A few of these items ares Eskimo
dolls, $8.95; necklace and earring sets
$3.30$ Key chains, $1.75^ pins $3.85$
Bolo ties, $3.75$ Hematite tietac,
$4.95$ place mats, 35(f§ tea set, $7.95
Ivory pie server, $5.95$ 12" Trays
$.2.25$ Teak lighter, $4.00$ Blums canoy
.98; Alaska book, $9.95; genuine bees-*
wax candles for the holidays $1.50.
For those of you who are soon leav
ing the Island of Adak stop and shop
for the Alaskan hematite, ivory and
jade souvenirs.
MARINE BIRTHDAY
The following message was received
from the Chief of Naval Operations on
the occasion of the 185th birthday of
the Marine Corps s
Today we celebrate the birthday of
our corps. We pay our respects to a
long line of fighting men extending
back to the Continental Marines who
recruitedat Tun Tavern in Philadelphia
in 1775. We recall their deeds with
pride. We reflect upon the heritige
they have given us a splendid tradition
of indomitable spirit, high courage,
and steadfast devotion. Today, as from
the beginning our corps is a vital
element of our National achievement,
yet it is young in its.vigorous appro
ach to its responsibilities. Its tac
tics, weapons, and equipment have kept
strength still lies in the individual
marines readiness and willingness to
fight to be the quote first to fight
for right and freedom unquote. And so
today we celebrate our corps glorious
past by dedicating ourselves with re
newed vigor and enthusiasm to the cha
llenging tasks of the future. To all
marines throughout the world, regular
and reserve, andto all marine families
on this happy occasion, the 185th bir
thday of our beloved corps, I extend
my personal congratulations and best
wishes.
ATTN DklVERS
The snow, sleet, rain and fog that
plague our island during winter add
immeasurably to our driving problems.
When you slide behind the wheel of your
vehicle you will be faced with your
usual driving difficulties - plus the
special hazards bred by inclement wea
ther .
. . WINTERIZE YOUR DRIVING TECHNIQUE &
YOUR ATTITUDE ALONG WITH YQUR~ CAR!
Accept the fact that Posted Speed
Limits are often too fast for winter
conditions. SLOW DOWN!
Nation^ statistics show that 1 out
of 6 fatal accidents were due to the
weather conditions. It was either rainy
snowy, or foggy. Rain was the factor
in 5 out of 10 bad weather fatal accid
ents. Snow or fog for the remainder.
Its an indication of professional driv
ing skill to regulate speed according
to road ponditions. Indianapolis driv
ers do it; So do cross-country freight
drivers. It's onlythe Ham driver that
explains a gouged fender with the ex
cuse "it was icy and I couldn’t stop".
'MAKE SURE YOU CAN SEE! We don't
snave with the mirror covered with
steam. Don’t drive blind! Here on
Adak, the .windshields and windows of
your car will be covered with a glaze
of ice each morning. Take time to
clean all the glass, including the rear
window. Maintain wiper blades,.heater
and defroster in proper operating
condition. Ventilate to keep inside of
windows clear.
CHECK ROAD SURFACES. Before start
ing out in your vehicle, test the road
surfaces with your. feet. If found
slick, drive accordingly. Don’t wait
until you slide before you are confront
ed with this situation.
FINALLY. Sanding operations are
often rendered ineffective by winds
driving snow over the sanded spots, or
blowing the sand away completely.
Chains and snowtires are not an insur
ance against skids 5 they are only there
to assist you to overcome hizards caused
by weather conditions. REMEMBER NO
SAFETY DEVICE CANEQUAL A SKILLED CARE
FUL DRIVER BEHIND.--THE . Ifl/HEEL. ..