U. S. Procedure Makes
Accidental Nuclear
Strike Impossible
WASHINGTON, UP) — The two
top U. S. military leaders said
Saturday there are absolute safe
guards against any accidental
triggering oLsa nuclear strike by
Ameican bombers against Russia.
This statement came from Sec
retary of Defense McElroy and
Gen. Nathan Twining, chairman
of the joint Chiefs of Staff. They
talke4 to reporters u^on their
return from NATO sessions in
Paris.
Russia charged Friday that
U. S. bombers have made pro
vocative flights over polar reg
ions toward the Soviet Union.
This government denied it. The
United Nations Security Council
will meet in New York today to
consider a formal Soviet com
plaint. U. N. observers predict
the charge will be rejected.
Both the White House and the
State Department disputed Mos
cow’s assertions that it would be
possible for some low-ranking
American airman to touch off
a nuclear strike at Russia.
McElroy and Twining added
that under standard procedure
now used U. S. bombers return to,
their base after starting out if j
they do not receive a further con-1
firmatory message. They said i
this assures there can be no mis- |
take.
McElroy said the system is fool-1
proof. He said bomber crews
would return unless they were
given positive assurance to pro
ceed.
McElroy, emphasizing that ex
treme precautions are taken
against a misunderstanding or a
HOOVER RECUPERATING
AFTER RECENT OPERATION
NEW YORK, UR — Former
President Herbert Hoover under
went an operation- for removal
of his gall bladder Saturday.
A hospital spokesman said
Hoover’s condition was “very
satisfactory” at the time the
change was made.
The former President entered
the hospital Thursday afternoon.
No announcement was made until
late Friday at which time only
report given out was that he
was receiving medical tests.
Hoover has engaged in numer
ous public activities during re
cent years. Although his general
health has been good, he has
suffered several gall bladder at
tacks, and the doctors decided
this is the way to terminate
them.
The former President will be
84 years old on Aug. 10.
misinterpretation of warning sig
nals, indicated he does not believe
the system should be changed.
Both McElroy and Twining
said the Strategic Air Command
(SAC) bombers must not be
trapped by a surprise attack.
“We must let the other guys know
he is not going to catch us on the
ground,” McElroy said that if
planes are sent out and “if there
is not confirmatory instruction to
proceed, the planes must return
—that is the protection.”
McElroy said the confirmatory
messages would be “clearly iden
tified” as to their origin by a
method which he preferred not
to discuss. He said that if exact
details were given, the Russians
would find such information
useful.
.. ...
Preventing Mental Illness
One of the most pressing medical problems today is mental health.
Our faster, more complicated life does much to build in each of us
fears, anxieties and tensions. When you feel that “just one more
thing” will make you explode, remember that you are most likely
reacting in a normal way to the pressures of our dynamic society.
But also remember that there <
is a difference between a “nor
mal” amount of tension and anx
iety and an abnormal amount
that can cause serious emotional
and mental distress. A certain
amount of anxiety in everyday
life is good: it keeps us alert and
prepares us to meet new and
challenging situations.
For the average person it is
good when faced with fear, ten
sion or anxiety, to ask himself,
“How can I master it?,” not
“How can I escape it?”
An effective mental health
program is aimed at preventing
mental illness. The National As
sociation for Mental Health of
fers the following guides for
dealing with everyday anxieties
which we all must face:
1. When faced with an upset
ting emotional problem, talk
with someone in whom you can
confide and trust. Just talking
about it helps let off some of the
steam in your “mental pressure
cooker.”
2. When a problem becomes
overpowering, move away from
it. Indulge in some constructive
activity while your mind re
freshes itself. You will then be
able to approach the problem
again with a more rational view
point.
3. Keep your temper under con
trol. Violent outbursts weaken
your mental makeup. Work off
your anger through some con
structive activity, such as house
cleaning, tennis and hiking.
4. As much as you want to be,
you can’t be right about every
thing all the time. See the other
fellow’s side, (learn how to com
promise). This will lower your
blood pressure, help prevent
frustration and make you a more
likeable person.
5. Do things for others. Too
frequently we are so involved in
satisfying our own needs that we
. don't see our pi-oblems objective
ly. By doing for others we gain a
real sense of accomplishment and
bring a fresh point of view to
bear on our own problems.
6. Take one thing at a time.
When work and problems pile up,
don’t try to tackle the whole load
at once. This can only lead to
frustration and more problems.
7. Don’t set impossible goals
for yourself. If your goals are
not realistic, you can ohly add to
your normal state of worry and
frustration. Decide which things
you do best and concentrate on
these, then patiently try to do
some of the things you usually
don’t do too well.
8. Don’t criticize too frequent
ly. Remember that the other per
son is only human, too. Each of
us has limitations and you must
recognize these in others as we 1
as in yourself. Help your fami'y
and friends develop their natural
abilities within natural limita
tions and don’t criticize if th y
don’t measure up to what y\ju
th:nk they should.
9. Be considerate ... in other
other words “give the other per
son a break.” This applies to the
home, the highway, in business
and in our social life. Competi
tion is good, but it must be tem
pered with consideration. Ey be
ing considerate we relieve the
tension on ourselves and the
other person.
And when you feel that the
pressures of life are becoming
unbearable, visit your physician
or .psychiatrist. An early visit
can prevent serious illness later.
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NOTICE
All dogs over the age of ,10
months must be licensed for
year April 1. 1958 to March 31.
1959.
FEES: Male dogs—$2.00
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Robert F. Scott
| 49 City Clerk
I
j To the Electors of the Town
| of Nome. Division No. Two,
! Territory of Alaska
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
| that, pursuant to Section 38-7-1,
j Alaska Compiled Laws Anno
| tated, 1949, and all Federal
t Territorial Laws and all Federal
j Legislation, and in conformity
| therewith, a PRIMARY ELEC
| TION will be held on
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 1958
{between the hours of 8 o'clock ]
j a.m. and 8 o'clock p.m., of said
! day, for the purpose of nomi
j nating candidates of the various
j political parties of Alaska for the
j following offices, to-wit:
DELEGATE TO CONGRESS
TERRITORIAL TREASURER
COMMISSIONER OF LABOR
TWO (2) TERRITORIAL
SENATORS
THREE (3) TERRITORIAL
REPRESENTATIVES
The Common Council of the
Town of Nome, having hereto
j fore, by ordinance, duly desig
! nated the polling place of said
Town of Nome, the Electors are
| hereby notified:
That all duly qualified voters
I residing within the Town of
Nome will vote at City Hall
j Building located on Front Street,
i in and upon Lot between blocks
G and H whiph is owned by City
of Nome, the same being the duly
designated polling place. ,
Dated this 24th day of March,
1958
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF NOME
By Robert F. Scott
(Seal) Clerk
Publish April 14, 21, 28, 1958
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