Fairbanks Daily News-Miner from Fairbanks, Alaska • Page 1

CITY NEWS BRIEF Courtesy School Persons wishing to attend the Chamber at Commerce Retail Courtesy School on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday may still sign up with the chamber. Sessions Tuesday and Thursday are from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday's is from 1 to 5p.m. Home Burns A mobile home in the Tan ana Trailer Village, College Road, was destroyed by tire about $30 a.m. Friday.

The occupants, Mr. and Mrs, Jack Benson and their three young children, escaped with only the clothes they were wearing. According toa College-Lemeta Fire Department spokesman, the trailer was completely engulfed In smoke when fire equipment arrived. Benson is employed at College Auto and the family is staying temporarily at 2104 Central Aurora Subdivision. Mrs.

Strand Dies Mrs. Eva Strand, 66, was pronounced dead on arrival at St Joseph's Hospital Sunday at 9:30 a.m. She made her Mile Richardson Highway, and is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Viola Messingill, also of Mile. Community Center Tuesday's Chamber of Commerce luncheon program will feature Melvin Warren of the Citizen's Advisory Commission discussing the proposal for a community recreational center near Hunter School.

Climber to Speak Art Davidson, one of the three who reached the summit of Mt McKinley, Feb. 28, will be guest speaker at the Farthest North Press Club meeting Wednesday at the Travelers Inn. School Board The school board meeting will be held March 28 instead of tomorrow night because of lack of a quorum this week. Alaska 67 Alaska 67 directors will hold their March meeting at the Fairbanks Inn Wednesday noon. Slough Problem Dr.

Charles Marrow reports that Nbyes Slough, on which a meeting was held last week, doesn't constitute the only pollution problem here. "There have been 100 intestinal infections presenting typhoid like symptoms, and three polio deaths in homes with probable contamination of shallow wells in the Lemeta-College area," he said. "Safe water and adequate sewage disposal should be obtained -either from a borough service district or through annexation to the city for water and sewage service." Genealogy Classes Genealogy classes will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Minnie and Monroe, each Tuesday night from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The public is invited. For information contact John M.

Olsen, 452-2025. Toastmislresses The Toastmistress Club will meet at 8 p.m. today in the Yukon Room of the Travelers Inn. Wins Robert Loveless, 42-Mile Richardson Highway, and a member of the Dog Mushers Association, was the winner of the $3,500 siveepstakes at the 22nd Annual Open North American Grand Championship Sled Dog Race yesterday. (For more news of meetings and notices of community acrii'ilii-s, sen Community Events, Page 2.) March 20.

Fairtopartly cloudy today and Tuesday with a 20 per cent chance of snow. Low last night -8, high tomorrow 25. High yesterday 22, lowtonightO.Tem- perature at 10:30 a.m. 13. Sunrise Tuesday 5:49, sunset 6:10 with a total of 12 hours 21 minutes of daylight and a gain of 7 minutes over today.

Elsewhere Anchorage, clear, 35 and 23; Barrow, clear, -2 and -12; Juneau, cloudy, 38 and 22; Kotzebue, cloudy, 17 and 13; Nome, tog, 17 and Chicago, 41 and 33; Denver, clear, 62 and 28; Fort Worth, cloudy, 67 and 53; Kansas City, rain, 45 and 41; Miami, clear, 72 and 67; New York, cloudy, 28 and 23; Seattle, rain, 52 and 43; Washington, cloudy, 41 and 28. 2-3-6S Alaska Histoi'ical Lib. Museum State Capitol Pouch Alaska 99301 Daiiv Wews "America's Farthest North Daily Newspaper" of The Associated Press Vd. XIV 15c Copy FAIRBANKS, ALASKA, MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1967 Sixteen Pages No. 66 GIs Turn Back Red Horde Vcir School Sought Citizens' Group Supports Bonds School additions and a new 22-room elementary school -propositions appearing on tomorrow's borough election ballot have been endorsed by the Fairbanks North Star Borough Citizens Committee on School Construction.

Submitted to the school board at a special meeting Friday the report indicated the propositions fit in with the short-range needs of the school system. The report was signed by Carl ileflinger, chairman, who said the committee is in favor of the election propositions for additions at Barnette and Lathrop High and the new elementary school With 25 students per classroom designated as a desirable average by the state, the committee recommended the school board consider the maintenance of an average of 25 students per classroom and a range of 23 to 27 per classroom as desirable for future planning purposes." committl; Projections, enrollment will rise from the 6,995 total of last fall to approximately 8,000 in 1969-70 "In order to reduce the classroom average to the desirable Samplr ttallot JtolMnp See Page average of 25 It will be necessary to plan and construct an additional 23 classrooms within the period of time under consideration the report states. of the very definite need for the construction of additional elementary classrooms it would appear that the borough election. for bonding authority to build a 22-classroom elementary school and the addition of eight special education classrooms at Barnette School is very much in line with the elementary classroom requirements of the district" The committee also urged "early completion of the physical education facility and construction of the vocational addition (at Lathrop High) at the earliest possible date." As an indication of grade shift plans, the committee reported: "Upon completion of Ityan Junior High.it is assumed that the 9th grade will be transferred from Lathrop to Ryan and that the 8th grade will he transferred from Main to Ryan, making a total of 1,195 students which will exceed the 1,000 capacity of Ryan in 1969- "bi view ot the. administrative problem that will result, the com- suggests that the board consider moving all or a portion of the existing portable units at Main to Ryan as a means of overcoming this problem, 8,000 Voters Eligible More than 8,000 borough property owners are eligible to decide at the polls tomorrow on each of four separate general obligation bond issues totaling $3,170,000.

Fourteen city and 19 rural polling places will be open from 8a.m. until 8p.m. Here are the propositions; No. 1 A $470,000 addition to Barnette School for Instruction of handicapped children. Eight rooms and a library would be added.

No. 2 A $550,000 vocational education addition to Lathrop High. No. 3 --A 22-room elementary school million. No.

4 A $350,000 school- borough administration building, construction cost to be offset by the saving in rentals. Estimated mill levies: Barnette addition, .24 mills, Vocational Education, .28 mills; elementary school, .93 mills. WINNER Dr. Roland Lombard, 55- year-old' veterinarian from Wayland, won the North American Grand Championship Sled Dog'Race for the sixth time yesterday, completing the 70-mile course in Sixth Victory in American Dust Bowel Town. Or Garden City? (An Editorial) Homeowners now paying an average of $105 a year for city water may be interested to know that the wheels are in motion to boost the charges a flat 15 per cent beginning May 1.

The proposed increase results from a sincere, business-like effort by our Public Utilities Board and city fathers to make the water system operation pay for itself. It has been losing more than $100,000 a year, and the board and the council don't belie veil is good business philosophy to have electrical customers subsidize the loss. We don't question the economics of this argument, strongly backed by statistics which show that pumping water from the ground, storing it, treating it, then keeping it circulating underground so it won't freeze, costs more than comparable service would elsewhere. But there is another factor unbusinesslike, esthetic really which we feel should be cranked into the picture before any such rate increase ordinance comes up for final vote. Back in the days when they ran makeshift lines out of the river for lawn and garden watering, Fairbanks used to be known as the "Garden City." On eve of the Alaska Centennial celebration, for which Fairbanks is the focal point, the city Chamber of Commerce and other organizations will be working for maximum planting and beautification in May and June.

Is May 1st then the time to advise homeowners it's going to cost them more to keep their surroundings green and blooming? Is any consideration being given to increasing commercial rates to give the little fellow a break? How costly would it be to defer this action during our four warm growing season months, and in the meantime search for some better way, if there is one, of making the water system reasonably independent financially? Fairbanks homeowners may well be expected to voice questions, or even offer a constructive answer or two, when the proposed rate increase ordinance comes up for public hearing. a total elapsed time of 277.87 minutes. He was awarded the Governor's Trophy, this year's championship trophy, and $3,000. --iStaff Photo by Paul Nod'en) Doc Lombard Does It Again I A Slaffifriler Dr. Roland Lombard, 55-year- old Massachusetts veterinarian, climaxed three days of excitement yesterday by winning the 22nd Annual Open Mirth American Grand Championship Sled Dog Race with a total elapsed time of 277.87 minutes for the 70-mile event.

Over 2,000 spectators lined the chute at the sled dog race track on Farmers Loop fid. to watch Lombard and his 14-dog team, led by Nellie, a nine-year-old female, valued at $1,000 cross the finish line in first place for the third consecutive day, Lombard's time for yesterday's 30- mile heat was 123.52 minutes. "I had absolutely no difficulty No Daylight Time in '67 Provisions of the federal i form time act requiring allparls of the nation to go on daylight saving time next month unless state legislatures provide otherwise will nol be enforced for 1967 In Alaska. The Interstate Commerce Commission, which was assigned responsibility to draw the lines for three lime zones in Alaska, had not had an opportunity to get to this assignment, according to me Federal Department of Transportation, The department said Die daylight saving requirement would not be enforced In Alaska until definite zone lines are drawn and officially proclaimed. Before next year the Interstate Commerce Coramiuton Is expected to draw time zone lines which will include all of Alaska in three zones, Yukon, AUska- Hawaii, and Bering.

In 1968 daylight saving will apply within them, as In the rest of the nation. on the trail," Lombard explained at the finish of the race, and went on to give most of the credit to his dogs. Joe Hcdington, l-'lat Horn Lake, placed second In the overall race with a time of 285.52 minutes and George Attla, 33, of However, Pancak ivas Uie only person entered In (lie race not to lose any dogs. Each of the three days he used Uie same 10 dogs he brought with him at his own expense from Anaktuvuk Pass. The big heavy work dogs which Page and Huslia, placed third with a time of 288.14 minutes.

Warner Vent, 26, also of Huslia, was In fourth place with a lime of 288.48 minutes for the 70-mile course. Same 10 nogs Haymond I'aneak, 27, of Anaktuvuk Pass, was (he "lantern winner." lie placed last each of the three days of the race and his total elapsed time for the 70-mile event was 388.23 minutes. Pancak uses on Ills trap lines and for hauling are not used to this lypc of race, a Mushers Association offlcal explained. "I'll be back next year," Pan- eak said as he finished. "These dogs just never give up." One racer, Harry Carroll, 30, from Chalkyitslk, who was next to last In the 70mlle event with a time of 358.75 minutes, ran yesterday's 30-mile heat using only six dogs.

Carroll Is the first Thomas One of Few Not Wanting Office JUNEAIJ CSpecial) I'm one of those who is absolutely not a candidate for election In 1968," declared Sen. Lowell Thomas this morning, during Senate debate on prc- reglslratlon. "Thomas Is sure i i Ity on that one. It's beginning to look like everyone else down here Is planning to run against Gruenlng the next lime around," a long-time political observer told the News-Miner. "I've never seen so many trial balloons so early," The first was flown early In the session by Sen.

Brad Phll- lipi, who told the preu he was "considering campaigning for the U.S. Senate seat Last week tlep. Bob Blodgett, D-Teller, announced he definitely plans to run against Incumbent Ernest Gruening. Hep. Ted Stevens, li-Anchor- agc, also appears to be a sure bet for the race but won't go on record at this early date.

Other names In the rumor mill Include former House Speaker Mike Gravel; minority whip Hep. Eugene Guess, D-Anchoragc; Senate minority whip Nick Be- glch, n-Anchoragc; Sen. Elton Knggprom, R-Juneau; and Anchorage Mayor KlmcrKasmusoti. An early whisper that U.S. Congressman Howard Pollock will try for the Senate Is unfounded, according to sources near him.

Those close lo former fiov. William Kgan say he also has no intention of taking on Sen. Gruenlng, but may try for Ihe governor's post again in four years. person from Chalkyitslk ever lo enter the race and had Lo drive his team 80 miles lo catch Ihc plane to Fairbanks. Aside from the dog racing there were many other colorful events at the race track yesterday and spectators, most of thorn well-armed with cameras, had a field day taking pictures of Uie colorful activities.

Special Kvent Special events Included a lead dog race, a snowsboe baseball game, an Eskimo blanket toss, and a scramble race. Completion of the Ihrcc-day event was celebrated lasl night at a wcll-atlcnded banquet at the Elk's Hall. Lombard was presented wiUi the governor's perpetual trophy, the championship trophy, and a check for $3,000. Yesterday marked Lombard's sixth win In the championship race. Me lias won the race in 1966, 1964, 1903, 1962 and 1060.

A bit of good humored chagrin was in evidence as Ihe awards were presented. "The natives have given you a new nickname," Jeff Studdert, the grand old man of dog racing, told Lombard, II. A. (Red) Boucher, Fairbanks mayor, said he had discovered the solution to the problem of an "outsider" walking off wJUi the winnings so often. "We're going to annex Wayland, home) raise your taxes, and appointyou to the school board," Boucher said.

The 22nd Annual North American Championship came to an end early this morning as dog mushcrs and fans danced and talked about dogs at Ihe Klk's Club. There was even some bartering as people Investigated the possibility of buying this or that lead dog. And throughout the course of the evening, Ihe old Brooklyn chant, "Walt 'llll next year," was heard fairly frequently. 279 Enemy Dead Left on Battlefield SAIGON (AP) a of Communist troops smashed Monday at two positions of the newest U.S. division in Vietnam and were hurled back with the loss of 279 counted dead.

Between 1,000 and 2,000 Viet Cong participated in the attack. The U.S. Command reported Cong attacked an armored bivouac of the U.S. 9th Division north of Saigon. But after heavy fighting and air and artillery attacks, the Reds reeled back, leaving 224 bodies for U.S.

bulldozers to push into mass graves. A dozen miles southwest of Saigon a Viet Cong outfit of un- knowji size atlempted to overrun another outpost of (he 9th and left 55 dead on the battlefield. With the war in one of Hie fiercest periods of fighting this year, bitter struggles were reported up and down the country. Communist gunners In one area destroyed three helicopters and damaged 13. One U.S.

plane was shot down in South Vietnam Monday, another was lost on Saturday and another went down over North Vietnam Sunday. U.S. Air Force and Navy planes kept up their new campaign against North Vietnam's industrial heartland, now In Its second week. Sunday they bombed two thermal power plants and the steel fabricating at Thai Nguyen and Viet WrI, 29 to 38 miles north ot Hanoi. All had been hit before.

The Dth Infantry Division, which Is Uie freshest In Vlet- arriving only last December, covered Itself with glory In its sharpest fighting yet, One ot its armored units ot Bau Bang on bloody Roule 13, some 31 miles north of Salgi the scene of at least three tcmntcd Viet Cong ambushes the past 18 months. At midnight lied morlar fire began lo fall and within minutes an estimated lo 2,000 Viet Cong were dashing in. Some were screaming "Americans die" and swirling around the encircled unlls in wild assaults which the GIs later compared to an Indian attack on a Western wagon train. American warplancs streaked down by flarclighl within an hour to plaster the assaulting i Cong with clusters of antipersonnel bombs. Another armored column plowed up the road lo join the i When Hie battered Vlcl Cong commander pulled his men back at dawn, their retreat was market! with foot-wide ribbons of blood.

On Tipster Data OK WASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court upheld today the right ot police lo make an arrest on Hie basis of information supplied by an Informer and without obtaining a search warrant. The court said in its 5-4 decision, state prosecutors do not have to reveal the tipster's Identity to establish "probable cause" for an arrest. The four dissenters said the decision "effectively rewrites the 4th Amendment," which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. The narrow ruling was given in an Illinois narcotics case, appealed to the high court with' broad challenges lo use of secret Informers In state prosecutions. The decision, given tor the majority by Justice Potter Stewart, dealt primarily with efforts to suppress evidence prior to trial.

Stewart said that when the i ee fficers by a reliable Inform- he does not have to require police to reveal the identity ot efi Mary Lou Helfrich Wins Crown The 9th Division battle near Kach Klen, south of Saigon, was the same thing on a smaller scale. Mil 79 re- The two flglus cost the Division 15 dead and wounded, U.S. spokesmen ported, The heavy loss of helicopters came in Operation Junction City where U.S. infantrymen in the biggest sweep of the war arc attempting to clear out a longtime Hod stronghold along liic Cambodian i Retirement: More Study JUNKAU (Special) The Department of Administration will be asked to make a study of the state teacher rctlrcmenlsys- tcm and recommend legislation lo correct Inequities, Sen. Maurice Smith, li-Falrbanks, reported today.

"I'coplo in Anchorage and l-'airbanks are unalterably opposed to making any change in retirement laws at this time," Smith said. Legislation has been submitted this session (SB34) by Sen, Elton Kngatrom, R-Juncau, that would equalize retirement throughout Ihc slate, but Smith said reaction to the measure had been adverse. "All this bill would do Is crystallze dissension between the North and the South," HobortVan lloute, lobbyist for the Alaska Teachers Association, predicted. Smith agreed. The bill will remain In his Health, Welfare and Education Committee and be replaced by his resolution.

(Pholograph, Page 6) The new Miss Fairbanks is a 19-year-old blonde university student who was born In Holland and lias lived InAlaskasIxyears. She Is Maria Louisa Helfrich. She Is the oldest of six children; her widowed mother Mrs. J.K. Helfrich and five younger brothers and sisters now live in Mississippi.

The family formerly resided In Yakutat and Ju- ncau. Mary Lou is a 1966 graduate of Ule Juneau-Douglac High School. Mary Lou was one of seven young Fairbanks women competing for tho Miss Fairbanks title. She will compete April 1 with other girls from Alaskan cltites for the title of Miss Alaska. This winner will (hen go on to compete In the Miss Universe competition.

Approximately 300 people witnessed Ihc ceremonies Saturday night, (hat saw Adran Messer, also of the University of Alaska, chosen first runner-up. Girls competing made their own choice of a winner and (hat choice was Mary Lou Hcltrich. The 129 pound, Miss Fairbanks plans lo enter the teaching profession. She Is active In Woman's Drill Team at Ihe university, the Newman Club, and was chosen Miss February at Lathrop Dormitory on the campus. She says her Interests arc hiking, fishing, swimming, sewing and teaching Sunday school.

"Looks like Doe Lombard'! going to be a busy vet with all thote other teams feeling so tick about loiing to his dogs.".