NaVY EXCHANGE NOTES ' ‘
QUESTION: Why doesn’t. thO Navy Exchange stock more expensive foreign'made art
icles such as Radic*s, appliances, etc?
ANSWER: In*accordance with ALNAV*s-43;qndy49 the purchase of Foreign Manufact
urer* goods by Navy Exchanges was restricted to items under price limitations as
established in'Armed Services'Exchange regulations. This, of-.course, was a direct
result of the gold outflow and the balance of payment problems being eenuntored
by our country. ... . •
TREAStlRE HUMTs That’was one lady shopper* s ‘opinion of our leaving the markdown
items in the places they “normally are without any hint other than the red ink and
new price on the tnffi /There are many markdown items in the store at their regular
locations.-’ Included axe .flowers, gro-kits, chill boxes of foam plastic to keep
your perishables refrigerated on any outing here on Adak and especially for your
traveling the freeways and countryside in the lower *48.
WE*RE REALLY PUMPING THE GAS — or at least we will be in the near future with
Khe addition of a new gas pump we will be able to serve 4 cars at once. Customers
ill be encouraged to serve themselv’es' when'the regular operator is busy with
another car and thus your service will even be faster. Please remember to drive
to the right of. the island when making your approach for gas and remember the
speed limit in the area in front of the garage is 15mph. The garage ha.s a good
stock of 2 l/2 gallon gas cans, hydraulic jacks and lug wrenches.
WATCH FOR THE CLUE EVENTS CALENDARS..,Cur Club Managers ‘are hard at work schedul
ing events and making up de.licious menus for the month of August which will be
promulgated in calendars that will soon be available at.your club. Don * t forget
to take,your copy,, so you’ll have it for ready reference.
WANTED: Chief of 1st Class Construction Rate who would like to be foreman of ren
ovation cf the old Ptarmigan Room into part of the store. Duties will include
hiring of the crew. Work to be accomplished after hours. Call X530.
MORE HELP WANTED: General Handyman - -'for miscellaneous duties including minor
carpenter work, and light construction work. Hours can be suited to applicant.
tfAKE 10G$> VIRGIN WOOL...selected from finest western fleeces to maintain uniform
guality, colors that wear and wear, tailoring by perfection in every hidden
tailoring detail and styling that “classic lines promise will give you long fash
ion life to match the years’ of wearability in Pendleton*s luxurious fabrics and
you have a shirt that cannot be beat for its price. Four generations have carried
on the. Pendleton tradition of quality products. Step up in style - got a Pendleton
shirt. . “
THE NEW CONTRACT for Photo Finishing is proving to be very satisfactory with
improved service and prices that are lower* Another example of the Navy Exchange’s
policy to give you the most for the least of your money*
MO INFLATION HERE--at least in some items. We have dropped prices on dry-cleaning
of civilian suits, ladies slacks,and pea coats* Our Package Store has dropped
prices cn certain beers and ales and soda pop too* In connection with the Package
Store the Old Fitzgerald'candlestick decanter, 100 proof have been reduced to
$3*05 each The candlestick alone is worth that-much*
HUNTING a FISHING LICENSES'are now'being scl<d at the Navy Exchange Office.- If you
are in the military and fish on the station (the 'limits are quite far) you do not
need a license. If there is any'question on the need for a license, ask before you
purchase one, it may save you money* __.