Seward Seaport Record
Published each Tuesday and Friday
Seward, Alaska
John M. Coleman.Editor and Publisher
Mildred Kirkpatrick.Managing Editor
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By Mildred Kirkpatrick
The estimated 200 townspeo
ple who greeted visiting editors
this morning at the gangplank
heard words of praise that were
music in their ears.
Extensive plans for entertain
ing the visitors went by the
board when it was learned here
at the last minute that no time
was to be allowed for S ward
plans. Practically the entire del
egation was hurried aboard the
waiting train in less than an
hour after the arrival of the SS
Aleutian. Sewardites were deep
ly hurt by this ruthless tram
pling of the arrangem nts made
between themselves and the vis
iting delegation. They feel that
some consideration could have
been shown Seward by the
powers-that-be, whoever they
are, when arranging the itiner
ary in Alaska. This slight will
not be forgotten here, and has
done nothing to increase friend
ship between railbelt cities. The
same thought was expressed by
a number of the visitors who
had expected to be here a few
hours.
The editors’ first taste of Alas
ka moose meat was had in Sew
ard. however. They were served
sandwiches of freshly roasted
moose With the compliments of
the Chamber of Commerce. Ex
pressions of grateful thanks and
pleasure at the Gateway reoeo
linn were music in the ears of
all townsmen. Many also left
with words of regret that they
were not to stay here longer.
At least, Seward made a good
impression with its welcome,
and will have the opportunity to
bid farewell to Alaska’s guests.
We will make that farewell one
the editor's will never forget!
ALASKA'S BUSINESSMEN
COOPERATE WITH O.P.S.
Juneau—The next two years
are going to be critical ones
from the standpoint of the na
tion's economy as well as from
the world situation, Edward J.
Frirdlandei of Washington. D.C.,
Regional Price Executive for the
Office of Price Stabilization, said
this week.
Friedlander spent ten days in
tiie Territory visiting OPS of
fices and conferring with mer
chant groups. He expressed
gratification at the coop ration
of Alaska's business men and
indicated the control program
was going ahead satisfactorily
in the Territory.
Friedlander str- ssed the grav
ity of the world situation which
has necessitated many controls.
Speaking of the price-control
setup, he warned that the full
imoaet of defense spending lias
not yet been felt and probably
will not until this fall or winter.
"There is still ample supply
of most civilian goods." Fried
landcr said, "but in another six
months or so the diverting of
raw materials to defense produc
tion may cause a curtailment in
some lines of goods. This may
■ •nose temporary shortages." II
added, however, that with many
plants expanding, the time will
soon f'omc when we will be able
to produce war materials at the
same time we produce ample
supplies of civilian goods.
“War Mobilizcr Charles Wil
son has estimated it will take
about two years to put the na
tion on a sound defense footing.
By that time, we should be pro
ducing enough civilian goods to
supply everyone. We should not
look for the elimination of con
trols until that time.”
12-MEMBER COMMISSION
FOR V/AGE STABILIZATION
The \Ya~e Stabilization Board
has announced the establishment
of a 12-member commission to
administer the wage stabiliza
tion in the building and con
struction industry, according to
a statement this week by Larry
Moore, manager of the A.G.C.
Alaska Chapter. The commission
was created at the request of
construction management and
labor groups to handle the spe
cialized operational and bargain
ing procedures peculiar to the
industry.
The new commission, com
posed of fopr public, four in
dustry, and four labor repre
sentatives, will function as an
arm of the Wage Stabilization
Board, according to Moor:. It
will conform to the regulations,
policies, orders and decisions of
the board in stabilizing wage
rates in the building and con
struction fields. Jurisdiction of
the commission extends to all
wages and salaries paid to me
chanics and laborers in the con
struction industry but docs not
ext nd to employees whose
work, although connected with
construction, is non-manual or
not performed directly and pri
marily at the project site such
as executive, administrative,
technical and clerical positions.
“In our opinion,” Moore ad
ded, “this is a progressive stc^i
and a procedure that is essential
to expeditious handling of the
large. construction program in
Alaska and the wage agreements
covering thousands of skilled
workers whose contracts are
common only to the industry.”
BOY SCOUTS POLICING
HOUSING AREA
Seward Boy Scouts are having
a taste of what army life will
be. They are policing the hous
ing area today. Cleaning up
streets, alleys and public lots
in the area, will get the boys a
picnic lunch and soft drinks.
The work is being done undet
supervision of their leader anc
housing area manager.
LUTHERAN SEWING PARTY
ON FRIDAY
The Lutheran Ladies Aid Sew
ing party, originally planned tc
be held at the home of Mrs. K
S. Rustad, has been changed tc
the church basement, Fridaj
afternoon from 1 to 5 p.m.
Patronize Horae Industry
When in Seward It’s - -
The New Seward Hotel
Oscar Dahl, owner
SOURDOUGH
TRANSFER
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For Service Call 40S Wash. SI.
GEORGE EVERITT MADISON 93
NOTICE
Telephone Office Business Hours
9:00 A.M. fo 4:00 P.M.
Effective immediately.
A.T.E.C.- Seward Division
Fids
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YES. OFFICIAL REGISTRATIONS PROVE THAT
92% OF ALL MERCURYS EVER BUILT FOR USE
IN THIS COUNTRY ARE STILL ON THE ROAD!
Extra Durability — Mercury’s heavy
gage, all-steel body and frame has
special “bridge-type” bracing, reinforc
ing, welding—to withstand hard use.
Less Maintenance—Mercury engine fea
tures like “controlled finish" cylinder
walls, “full-flow" cooling, and chrome
plated top piston rings help assure top
performance for thousands of extra miles.
YES, MILE AFTER MILE OF TESTING—UNDER
WORST POSSIBLE DRIVING CONDITIONS —
FROVES MERCURY'S AMAZING DURABILITY.
The Mercury you see in showrooms is
built to withstand rougher handling
than you will probably ever give it.
Every part of the Mercury — the
chassis, body, steering assembly, the
"Hi-Power Compression" engine—is
test proven to serve, to perform, to
last years longer than you'd ever
expect!
^-WAY CHOICE ! Mercury new
proudly mexes available a triple cl oice in transmissions.
Merc-O-M.alic Drive, the new simpler, smoother,
'more efficient automatic transmission—or thrifty
Touch-O-Matic Overdriv • at ’tional at extra cost.
There's also silent-ease srandaid transmission.
It’s proof that may cstonish you, but
it's no surprise to Mercury owners.
They knew the dependebilily of
their cars—the brawny frames,
powerful engines, sturdy bodies.
They know about the economy that
took first-in-class honors two years
in a row in Mobilgas Economy Run.
They know about low upkeep, too!
And your Mercury dealer can tell
you his experience regarding resale
value. He’ll show you why your
Mercury's value stays up — and he II
even prove it with used car market
reports. Just one more way you save
with the great new Mercury!
Standard equipment, accessories, and trim iilustrc'er!
are subject to change without notice.
Ty if -today— fflERCUBY Fbr'-fhe buy ofyow life!'
Seward Machine Shop
Phone Main 56
Seward, Alaska