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JUST ARRIVED! 6 pound 11 ounce boy (Christopher,by name) to Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Carter. Jane (the talent behind these articles) p. s. not this one—
and Christopher arrived home 10 February and all three are doing fine.
CONGRAU TLA TIONS J
ALSO JUST ARRIVED—SOUVENIRS—all reasonably priced. Send your loved ones
back home a remembrance of Alaska.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Why are exchange patrons not permitted to buy items on credit ? Primarily
because the exchange service has been unable 'even to.develop ..practical
information on which to evaluate the feasibility of employing credit systems
in military exchanges. When the Air Force sought to test a credit system
a few years ago Congress received a number of letters and telegrams pro
testing that a service credit . system,without interest or carrying charges.,
would create unfavorable comparisoms with civilian retailer credit systems.
The test was called off when the House Armed Services Committee decided
against allowing exchanged to consider credit systems.
Is is necessary to be on price agreement bulletin (PAB) to sell exchanges?
No* Any supplier offering products of competive quality and price and who
meets certain requirements may sell to the exchange servdc e.
Hew does one go on price agreement?He must meet the following criteria in
his negotiations with the headquarters representative: He must be a man
ufacturer, financially responsible, with a proven demand for his products
in the exchange. His products must be competitive in quality & price*his
prices must be the lowest offered to any other customer; and the products
must be non-seasonal and not subject to wide price fluctuations.
How does the exchange affect the local community? It adds to the economy
of the community, ^he exchange hires local people as sales' clerks, food
handlers, maintenance personnel, general clerical personnel, etc.,thereby
creating a local payroll. When there is a town nearby, the exchange pur
chases merchandise locally, purchases food supplies from local sources,
contracts with local contractors for local facilities and concessions per
sonal services to local small businessmen.
FOR YOUR NIGHT TIME SHOPPING—be sure to visit the Williwaw Store, locat
ed in the Bering Building. It is well stocked and will meet all your em
ergency needs. The store is closed Thursdays, but open 1630 to 2100 dur
ing the rest of the week, and on Saturday and Sunday from 1700 to 2100.
THESE HEARTS AREN * T BROKEN—Valentines Day is February 14th and if you
hurry you may still be able to find a be art—shaped box of delicious and
delectable candies for your darling.