Fairbanks Daily News-Miner du lieu suivant : Fairbanks, Alaska • Page 1

WHATEVER YOUR BUSINESS News-Miner Classified ads will make it better. CALL 2261 TODAY for efficient, interested help in placing your ad. Results will amaze you! LATE Daily mews "America's Farthest North Daily Newspaper" Member of The Associated Prest -J I VOL XXXIV tor Copy FAIRBANKS, ALASKA, MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1956 Twelve Pages No. 60 JIMMY HUNTINGTON WINS CROWN Barbara Sellar Crowned Queen A I A QUEENS--Mrs. Marilyn Bar- nctt.

and Barbara Sellars, posing against the "Golden Heart" background, are pictured shortly after they were crowned as queens. is the Eielson field candidate, and Bar- (Photo by Bo6 Dulmage) bara Is Ray's Supermarket candidate. When Miss Sellars goes to the Miss Universe contest in California, it will be the first time she has ever left Alaska. City News In Pioneer President Members of Pioneers of Alaska, Icloo N'o. 4, today expressed ap- prec-iation to the 1956 president, J.

yt. Jorgenscn, for his efforts in spearheading their work to build the prize winning float which they entered in the 1956 1 Winter Carnival parade. Five past presidents of the organization: R. S. i Bobby) Sheldon, Bill McCann, B.

(Dixie) Hall. Frank Young and Robert J. McKanna rode in the "Ship of State" that was the Pioneer entry, according to George Bojanich, veteran member of the group. Electric Co-op's Manager, Counsel Resign Positions ANCHORAGE (Special) Resignation of the manager and counsel of the Chugach Electric asso- Auto Accident ciation came as a "surprise and Eva Croy has filed a suit ask-1 shock" to board members of the ing $10.225 damages from Wien! Anchorage area cooperative elec- Alaska Airlines, as a result of a trie group late last week, automobile accident on October Marlin S. Stewart, manager, 26.1954.

She claims that she was announced at a regu i ar board injured while walking at the cor-j mee ting he was quitting his post ner of Second avenue and Turner effective March 31. In a second street by being struck by a car surpr i se move the association's operated by Gerald B. LaMont, attorney, Edgar Paul Boyko, of- an employe of the company. At-if resignation saying he torney R. McNealy represents I did not want the "responsibility the defendant in the U.

S. Dis- guiding the coop through the trict court action. $2,868 Sought A judgment of $2,868 is being sousln in U. S. District court in a civil action filed by Independent Lumber Inc.

against Roy J. Stoltz, Lorna Stoltz, Michael Dykstra and Morris Dworkin. The plaintiff claims the amount is due him for materials and supplies for work on the Village Bar, now known as the Shangri-La. Attor- Rivers represents ney Ralph J. the plaintiff.

Fair Condition Richard Shoup, 34. of Farmers (Continued on Page 2) Miss Alaska to Visit States; Marilyn Barnett Named Miss Barbara Sellar, a life-long Alaskan who has never seen the continental'United States, will represent the territory at the "Miss Universe" beauty pageant in Long Beach, Qalif. in July. The demure, brown-eyed brunette, 17 years of age the youngest beauty contestant in the Fairbanks Winter Carnival, was crowned "Miss Alaska" here Saturday night at a coronation ceremony on the bank of the Chena river. At the same time Mrs.

Marilyn Barnette, a service wife from Eielson AFB, was named "Mrs. Both beauty winners were given permanent trophies" by the Winter Carnival association during the Coronation Ball later the same evening. Trophies were also given to the former "Miss Alaska" winners still living here--Miss Muriel Hagberg, 1953 queen, Miss Charlene Lander, 1954 beauty winner, and Miss Lorna McLeod, who relinquished her crown to Miss Sellar. Another trophy will be presented to the former Shirley Barnett when she returns to Fairbanks from her present home in the eastern United States for a visit this summer. She was the.

first Fairbanks entry in the worldwide beauty contest in Long Beach in 1952. First Glimpse of U.S The new "Miss Alaska" will go to the United States accompanied by Mrs. Alice Baker, receptionist at the Alaska National Bank of Fairbanks, to enter the contest and get her first glimpse of the nation. "Mrs. Fairbanks" and her husband plan to accept their contest award--a trip for two to Las Vegas, time during April.

They will have a full week's expense-free vaca- (Continued on Page 2) difficult time ahead when there I was a rift in leadership." Stewart charged the minority members of the seven man board had "obstructed the work of the coop" in their efforts to gain a majority. "I want to be free to fight and expose this movement," the manager stated. The three board whom the charge members at was hurled claimed Stewart's resignation, which will go into effect the day of a general meeting and election of the was "political quackery" and designed to slant voters when it is time to choose new board members. Veteran of Trail Takes Championship Huslia 40-Years-Old, Wins by Eyelash By DICK BROWN The winner huddled in a lonely heap on the ground, the blood pounding in his head. His fine, tan face was broken with pain.

He knelt there in the dirty for breath, a small figure 1 bent double with suffering, his skimpy little ski cap almost touching the ground. The crowd stood off, almost in awe, of this tough, little part- Indian with the heart of a lion. For this was the victor an'd it hadn't been an easy game. This was No. 2, an old-timer who had coaxed and forced his huskies to victory over a mushy, grueling 30-mile trail.

This was freckled, little Jimmy Huntington, seasoned 40-year- old musher, winner of the 1956 North American Championship Sled Dog Derby, the new king of the world event. He collapsed at the finish of yesterday's final heat and had to be carried from the handlers' Bjit, exhausted. and footsore, Huntington wonjout over dozens packed with split second thrills. Wins Awards He'll carry home $2,300 of the $6,000 prize money, a badger parka, three handsome trophies, a gold wrist watch and the memory of winning for the first time --at the refreshing age of 40-an event in which he has long battled for the crown. He'll catch a couple days rest here, nursing a sore left knee, then hit the homeward trail Wednesday back to his trading post at Huslia.

There he'll be greeted by his wife and children and dozens of happy villagers, particularly 'those who pooled their best huskies to give Huntington. his championship team. Limped to Table Modest, friendly and unassuming, Huntington limped to the speakers' table at last night's award banquet and received a standing ovation from the large crowd at Travelers Inn. There, the dignified little winner told of all the years he had competed in the racing meet, come to the banquet afterward, and always dreamt of coming to the speakers' table for the grand award: He called himself "lucky" to win, but said it was hard work, particularly the last 10 miles of the final heat yesterday. His love dog racing kept him in the competition.

As he described it: "Once you get it in your bones, it's hard to get out." He won the first' 20-mile heat Friday by just, one slim second, then placed second in another close 20-miler Saturday and squeezed through to a final heat win and overall victory yesterday by a tight margin'of just 1 minute, 42 seconds. Placed Second The seasoned sportsman came in on the heels of Eddie Galler- horn, 28-year-old Eskimo from Kotzebue, who won Saturday's heat. Gallerhorn placed second in' the derby with a total elapsed time of 3 hours, 9 minutes and 54 seconds. Huntington's overall time for the 70 miles was 5 hours, 8 minutes and 12 seconds: Clarence Charlie, 18-year-old, brave from Mmto, took third place with 5:11:07. was hard work," he said, "even for an 18- year-old." Bergman Sam of Huslia was fourth in total time with 5:14:40.

followed by Alfred Wells of Noorvik with 5:16:47. Huslia winner was Bob Vent, sixth place with 5:22:05. Hard at Heels Gallerhorn 'started first from the chute yesterday due to his (Continued on Page 2) 'YOU GOTTA HAVE HEART'--Exhausted Jimmy Huntington, winner of the North American Dog mushing- championships, is assisted from the track after staging the most dramatic finish in the history of the event, The 40-year-old musher is a veteran of the trail who began racing back in 1941. Through the years he has often finished in the money, but he never won a championship. Yesterday, as he started the final 30-mile heat in the derby, he was only a little over a minute' behind first place man Eddie Gallerhorn, 28, of Kotzebue.

Huntington knew that he had'to literally catch Gallerhorn who started two minutes (Ncms-Mfncr pJiolo Ty Phil's Stuilto) ahead of him, to win the crown. Bad luck on the trail when his dogs bolted into deep snow cost Huntington another two minutes, But, Huntington would not be denied victory. He drove his dogs, and himself, at a furious pace and when he raced into the chute for the finish, he was right at the heels of Gallerhorn. He collapsed immediately after crossing the finishing line, and Bob Wescott (right) and Jim Burton, race officials, picked him up and carried him from the track. Huntington, who is the father of seven children, won $2,300 prize money.

A Mostly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with occasional light snow. Low tonight 5 above, high tomorrow 28. High yesterday 35, low last night 10. Temperature at noon 26. Sunrise tomorrow 6:17 a.m., sunset 5:45 p.m.

Fire Routs Two Families; Nobody Hurt Fire swept through a long, one story frame apartment building today, routing at least two families. injuries were reported. City firemen took three trucks to the blaze at 306 and 308 16th Ave. A pumper from Ladd AFB also answered the alarm. Two families who reportedly lost their clothes and furnishings were those of George E.

Miller of the 5001st Food Service Squadron at Ladd and Donald Washington of the 58th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Eielson AFB. Each is married and has one child. City firemen said the apparently started from an overheated oil burner in the basement. They said the basement was closed in, making it difficult to fight the fire. The airmen's families took shelter with neighbors.

Police List Irvin As Missing Person Territorial -Police listed A. V. Irvin as a missing person today. He was described as about 38 with brown hair and brown eyes. He had been a construction worker whose last known address was Big Lake.

Arizona's Pyle Praised By Fairbanks Republicans Fairbanks Republican circles offered enthusiastic backing today to ex-Gov. Howard Pyle of Arizona as a possible replacement for Secretary of the Interior Douglas McKay. Cash Cole, chairman of the Republican central committee for Alaska (McKinley convention), said he had heard Pyle's name discussed as future secretary on a trip to Washington last month. The Arizonan is presently an executive secretary in the White House. Cole commented: Conference Held "He's all-western.

He has that western feeling that Alaskans think a secretary should have in regard to affairs of the territory." Cole added he had been called into conference seven or eight times with Pyle. He was definitely interested and concerned with our b- lems," Cole said, "and I know Alaska would benefit if he were named to the job." However, Pyle's name was not mentioned by the Associated Press as a possibility for the post. Correspondent Jack Bell listed ex-Gov. Dan Thornton ot Colorado as a top contender, also mentioning Wesley D'Ewart, assistant secretary of the interior; Clarence A. Davis, undersecretary of the interior; and Walter Williams, undersecretary of commerce.

A prominent local Democrat said he thought Thornton was the jest man mentioned for the job. Little Enthusiasm Local politicians voiced little enthusiasm for Davis or Williams, who they said were both former residents of Seattle and might be sympathetic to'a number of Seattle interests which are opposed to certain measures for Alaska, including statehood. Likewise. D'Ewart has been under attack from Democrats for the same reason. Thornton, one of Eisenhower's e-convention supporters in 1952, was said to be only one of several westerners being ed after McKay was reported to have been personally nudged into the Oregon race for senator by President Eisenhower.

McKay will leave his present job about June 1 to seek election on the Republican ticket against Sen. Wayne Morse, Democrat. There has been no official comment from the White House. Margaret Truman To Wed Newsman NEW YORK, March 12, Iff)-Margaret Truman, daughter of former President Harry S. Truman, and Clifton Daniel New York Times journalist whom she met just five months ago, will marry in April.

The smiling couple disclosed their wedding plans a few hours after her parents issued the formal statement of engagement at their home in Independence, Mo. Student Ousted In Alabama TUSCALOOSA, March 12 (ffi--One student was expelled, four others suspended and a score more less severely punished by the University of Alabama today for participation in rioting which, drove Negro co-ed Autherine Lucy from the campus Feb. 6. Leonard Wilson, 20-year-old sophomore from Selma, was called from class and expelled. His was the only name announced in the disciplinary action by the university's board of trustees.

Three other students, the trustees announced, have withdrawn (Continued on Page 2) "My dog team won't race fer me any more. Those; animals are confused. When I step on the sled, they think they've entered the weight pulling contest.".