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Released by F. S. RHODE, C.A.P. Commander
NOTE: This is 11th in a series of*
articles outlining the responsibili
ties and objectives of the Civil
Air Patrol.
To those of you, who have been
following this series, it should be
apparent that the responsiblities
and objectives of the Civil Air
Patrol are substantial and broad;
which raises the question, “How
does the organization carry out
and meet them.”
The entire success of the pro
gram, in all its aspects, depends
primarily upon active participa
tion by individuals in the commu
nity, through membership in the
local CAP, or by contributing of
their time in limited areas.
Membershp in the CAP is open
to any citizen of the United States,
18 years or older, who has an
interest or desire to learn more
about the problems of air power,
or to aid in developing and carry
ing out the functions and respon
sibilities of the Civil Air Patrol.
Immediately upon presentation
of his or her application, and pay
ment of annual dues of $12, the
prospective member is enrolled in
the Squadron as a probationary
member, and assigned to the op
erating section of his or her
choice, i.e., communications, oper
ations (air or ground', cadet edu
cation and training, or squadron
administration.
Probationary membership is
maintained for a period of six
months, during which period the
following additional requirements
must be met:
1. Securing of an approved uni
form. Three types of uniforms are
used by CAP members. The reg
ular Class “A” Air Force Blues,
with distinctive CAP insignia is
used for all official activities. For
flight activites a uniform is auth
orized consisting of military type
flight coveralls with appropriate
CAP insignia, and a red baseball
type cap on which any insignia
of rate or rank is attached. An
“informal” type uniform is also
optional, consisting of gray slacks
and a blue blazer with an appro
priate crest on the left patch
breast pocket.
2. Completing the study of the
Civil Air Patrol Senior Member
Handbook, and successfully com
pleting a multiple choice examina
tion on the subject matter. In gen
eral, the manual covers the his
tory of the CAP, the organiza
tional structure, responsibilities
and objectives, and the relation
ship of the U. S. Air Force to the
CAP.
At the end of six months, and
with completion of the above
stated requirements, the proba
tionary member becomes a reg
ular Senior Member.
Senior Members who assume
Squadron Staff Officer respon
sibilities may be recommended for
promotion to commissioned rank
in the CAP, and having then met
certain in-grade time require
ments, may be subsequently pro
March 17 to April 17
Proclaimed By Egan ,
As Easter Seal Month
By proclamation, the Governor
of Alaska has proclaimed the
month of March as Easter Seal
Month in Alaska, from March 17
to April 17. The Governor’s pro
clamation states that this impor
tant health service is of great im
portance to the growing popula
tion of our States, because of its
favorable effect upon the morale
of those afflicted, the benefits to
the indivduals involved, and the
positive effect upon our economy,
as these citizens are restored to
a useful role in our society.
The Governor has also pro
claimed the period from March 6
to March 12 as Girl Scout Week,
on the 48th anniversary of the
founding of the Girl Scouts of
America. He notes the accomplish
ments of the Girl Scouts, and en
courages a continuance'of the pro
grams for the promotion of good
citizenship, for which the Girl
Scouts are noted.
Among the nearly 3V4-million
members now enrolled in this or
ganization, some 4,300 girls and
1,400 women are residents of the
State of Alaska.
NUMBER. PLEASE!
PHILADELPHIA, UP)—'The Bell
Telephone Co. of Pennsylvania is
tired of persons who cannot spell,
dialing wrong exchanges. Bell
said Monday it will soon ditch
the alphabet for a dialing system
known as ANC for All Number
Calling. Numbers will be substi
tuted for the first two letters of
exchanges.
moted through commissioned rank
to the highest authorized for the
particular position to which he or
she may serve. For example, a
Squadron Commander, having ful
filled the required time in each
lower grade, may toe promoted to
a maximum grade of Major.
Other Squadron staff positions
carry grades to and including
Captain.
CAP Chaplains, if properly en
rolled, with the consent of their
church superiors, are enrolled at
a minimum grade of First Lieu
tenant, and as Squadron Chap
lains, may attain a maximum rank
of Captain.
There is a special membership
available to those who are inter
ested and desirous in supporting
the objectives of the CAP, but
who, because of other responsi
bilities, cannot devote personal
time to the program. This special
classification is Associate Mem
bership, and provides a method
of recognition to those who con
tribute financially to the program.
This closes the series of articles
on the general objectives of the
Civil Air Patrol. However, to ac
quaint residents of Nome regard
ing the capabilities and prospects
relating directly to the Nome
Squadron, CAP, several articles
will be prepared evaluating the
posture and capabilities of the
Squadron, and will highlight the
ways in which individuals of the
community can best aid in carry
ing out the program already
outlined.
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New Estimates Say
2,350 Died In
Morocco Quake
AGADIR, Morocco, Ufi—Rescue
team officals said yesterday
2,350 victims of the Agadir earth
quakes have been buried in mass
graves and that whole areas of
the city remain to be searched.
As the figure was disclosed,
Moroccan army troops sealed off
the city. U. S. military teams and
hundreds of French sailors de
ployed through the streets spray
ing the rubble with disinfectant.
Crown Prince Moulay Hassan
ordered “all living souls to be
evacuated from Agadir.”
Moroccan government officials
said they believed at least 5,000
persons were killed or injured
when two massive earthquakes
and a tidal wave wrecked the port
city on the southern Moroccan
coast Monday night.
An International Red Cross rep
resentative earlier had said he felt
the figures would be 3,000 dead
and 5,000 injured. But there was
general agreement that no accur
ate count of the casualties would
be possible.
Despite ceaseless rescue efforts
since the quakes struck, some liv
ing were thought to be still
trapped beneath the rubble of the
shattered buildings.
The U. S. heavy cruiser New
port News arrived yesterday with
bulldozers and units of a U. S.
Army Engineer battalion. They
joined more than 1,600 sailors from
a French naval squadron which
arrivtd in the harbor after steam
ing at full speed from the Canary
Islands.
In the fields outside the city,
shrouded bodies were thrown in
mass graves and covered with
quicklime.
Rows of Moslems worked side
by side, digging a long trench for
75 bodies awaiting burial. The hot
weather and a lack of embalming
facilities made haste necessary.
House Votes Change In
Plans to Spend $500,000
In Educational Funds
JUNEAU, UP) — The Alaska
House approved, at least tenta
tively, yesterday a change in
plans for spending half a million
dollars in state educational funds.
Rep. Russ Meekins of Anchor
age moved for reconsideration,
saying the Finance Committee
was dissatisfied with an amend
ment adding $90,000 to funds for
schools in incorporated districts.
The bill originally provided
$224,000 for srhools in incorpor
ated districts, $135,000 for tui
tion of non-resident students in
independent school districts and
$140,308 for school bus systems.
The $90,000 was taken from the
tuition item and transferred to
the independent districts.
The whole $500,000 would be
transferred from an appropriotion
made last year for support of
schools outside incorporated dis
tricts. The funds are to be spent
in the current fiscal year.
Five representatives introduced
a bill which would require legis
lators o retain residency in the
election district which they serve.
Rep. Bob Blodgett said the bill
wps aimed to prevent lawmakers
fpom moving out of the state.
Gruening Asks $60,000
More For Land Surveys
In Alaska This Year
WASHINGTON, UP! —Sen. Er
nest Gruening urged the Senate
Appropriations Committee yester
day to approve $60,000 for land
surveys in Alaska between now
and the end of the fiscal year
June 30.
The Alaska Statehood Act con
tains a grant to the state of about
30 million acres owned by the fed
eral government. The land is to
be selected by the state over a
period of 25 years.
PLAY STARTS TONIGHT
FOR POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Polar Bar Pool Tourna
ment has reached the semi-final
stage with Team No. 1 winning
over Team No. 2.
The winning team made a total
of 499 points to the loser’s 460.
The winners were: O. D. Davis,
Sam Mogg, Tom Pushruk, Tim
Kenick, Bustor Seelkoke, and
George Korgie. The losers: Ver
non Konukpeok, Dave Willoya,
Perry Kagoona, Bob Morris, Roy
Luke, and Clarence Trigg.
These 12 players will start a
“sudden death” elimination at
7:30 tonight for the Seward Pen
insula Pool Championship. They
will play two out of three games
of 50 points of straight pool.
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Alaska Packers Will Set
Up Alaska Headquarters
SEATTLE — Alaska Packers
Association will establish a re
gional organization, with head
quarters in Anchorage.
“We plan to have a year-round
staff living in Alaska, to cooper
ate closely with the people and
government of the new State,”
writes Aubin Barthold, president
Alaska Packers Association, with
offices in Seattle, in a recent re
lease. “This new organization
should also provide more efficient
coordination of our Alaska fishing
and cannery operations.
“According to present plans, ten
of our people, together with their
families, will move to permanent
homes in Alaska before the start
of the 1960 salmon fishing season.
Four of this staff will be regional
headquarters in Anchorage, while
the balance will move to the Ko
diak office. Additional area offices
are contemplated,” writes Bar
thold.
According to present plans,
company headquarters will re
main in Seattle.
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