The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, July 6, 1944, Page 6

PAGE SIX MOVEMENT FOR CITY MANAGER PLAN STARTED Sponsoring 'Cémmifiee of 27 Formed Here Last Night A movement to c} mayor-council form of city govern- ment to the city manager plan got last night as 27 represen- eau organiza- tions went on recorc favor of the without opposition, and those \¢ accepted the obliration as committee for the move- Juneau'’s underway tatives various J plan Attenc ponsorin; ment Under an act passed by the last Territorial Legislature, cities in Al- aska can put the city manager plan to a vote by presenting to their city councils petitions bearing the names of the muicipality’s in the previous of 25 per cent voters who voted election In Juneau this number amounts to 326 names, and it is understood that copies of the petition will begin circulation soon Harold Foss was elected chairman of the sponsoring committee and Jack Fletcher was elected as secre- tary Literature on the plan was dis- tributed as the meeting convened and Foss explained most phases of the plan, comparing it with the present form of city government, after which the meeting was thrown open to discussion from the floor. Lost at Fairbanks Foss told how Fairbanks had at- tempted to carry the plan at that city’s last election and failed by a few votes. He said the reason ap- parently was that the people thought too much about who would be the city manager and not enough about the merits of the plan So far, he said, no opposition has been noted in Juneau Foss argued that the City of Ju- neau is the largest corporation in the community and should be run on a business-like basis. He point- ed out that ho other business would think of changing managers every vear and struck at the continuity under the present s He said that Juneau should ha paid executive to look after its busi- ness affairs Under the plan the mayor and councilmen would still be elected but would select a city manager at a salary of about $5,000 yearly to man- age the city's business affairs and have the power of hiring and firing city employees, subject to the ap- proval of the council. The council, he said, would compare to a board of directors of any large business. If the plan is not popular, Foss pointed out, it could be abandoned in the same manner in which it was chosen—by petition and election Foss said that a city manager reasonably free from politics, could enforce many ordinances not now enforced, including the wrecking of old and dangerous fire hazards, en- force building ordinances and other matters which present city officers cannot accomplish due to lack of being able to devote full time to the city's affairs Trained Man He said a city manager would be a trained man who could prepare a city budget on a long-term basis, not just from one election to the next, and also plan for the future development of the city. Foss said that the money the city would save in having a trained, full-time administrator would pay the addition cost many times over A. Blacker representing the Federal Employees, said these were naturally in favor of any plan that would improve their city Mayor A. B. Hayes said that the short term of office—one year— made it difficult under the present city government to accomplish all that should be accomplished Charles W. Carter asked if under the present Territorial law one city council could assume any debt for the next one. Foss said that was a snag and that the law would have to be amended if a city manager was to be hired for more than one year. Suggestion Curtis Shattuck * gram ggested that form could be retained | that the present low te could be increased, the or paid a higher salary and the lengthened Parsons said that even so till have to elect a mayor who might not be a trained man and the city manager would qualified | agreed, saying that under sent system the city election ‘popularity contest.” Foss said that a move is started to ask the present council to raise the tax rate from 17% 20 mills and to set aside perhaps as much as 5 mills for post-war im- provements. | Betty McCormick said that the | town should be cleaned up and if | the and improved present 1 of office Ernest we would be Foss the is a \)r"m\:l to should adopt the Next Meeting Next meeting of the group will be | two weeks from now, July 19 at 8| p. m. in the City Hall | In addition to Foss and Fletcher, ' those attending last night’s meet- | ing, and members of the sponsoring | committee are | Garland Boggan, Henry Harmon, | Ernest Parsons, Curtis Shattuck, J. | B. Burford, Brooks Hanford, Howard Stabler, Fred R. Spaulding, Doris A. | Stewart, ‘Betty McCormick (also | representing Mrs. Ernest Gruening), Floyd Fagerson, Thélma Fletcher, A. B. Cain, Violet S. Hoar, Lillian | Uggen, E. S. Nielsen, A. H. Walther, | F. F. Davis, Don W. Skuse, Charles W. Carter, G. E. Almquist, B. Frank Heintzleman, Homer Garvin, Ralph O. Mize, Mrs. Tom S. Parke and Willlam Holzheimer. CHAMBER HEARS TALKS ON PLAN 70 IMPROVE CITY Mayor Hayes Speaks—j’ Urges Paving Streets | and Sidewalks system. | job, we In connectior. with spurring in- terest in the current Chamber of Commerce letter writing contest on “How to Improve Juneau,” Harry Godson was in cha:ge of the pro- at today's Chamber meeting, introducing a pair of speakers on | the subject | Mayor A. B. Hayes spoke, urging! more paved streets and sidewalks, not only to improve the city’s looks | but to cut down the cost of main-| tenance. He said tnat a new City Hall is needea—no part of the present building is adequate for city departments. He also spoke of fire and health hazards, but pointed out difficulties in removing and cking ancient structures at ent, due to the high expense| involved and lack of labor. | Many houses and buildings need to be painted, he pointed out, but there is a shortage of painters. Pool Discussed Mayor Hayes a said is in| favor of gelting more use out of the swimming pool in E\rl'ur('!-n‘ Bowl and predicted it could be used | eight months of the year if a roof | was built over the pool and heat- | ing facilities installed. ; | The schools are in | and there is a laclk of winter lu(‘»‘! reational facilicies for the children,| he pointed out, stressing the need ! | { | he poor shape for a civic center building | We will also need a lot of mone |Mayor H The Rev. Robert S. Treat, new | !minister of the Methodist Church, | was the second speaker, Although he praised many features of the city ang thought the Evergreen| { Bowl a fine place, he remarked on | lthe shell of the former . Goldstein Building and:the approach to the city from the' water. | Charles Burdick, Assistant Re- glonal Forester who has been ab-| sent from Juneau for almost two years in work on the Alaska Spruce Log Project Prograin, was welcomed back. He spoke briefly, said the! project has meant 85 million board | feet of spruce logs produced, more | than half of this suitable for air-| plane production. The project, on the West Coast of Prince of Wales| Island, folds up July 21. Equip-! & iy | aid {Anthony J we need a city manager to do nm|‘hm | ‘n.q | attle aboard a Pan American plane. PP e e e e o S N CLEAN ... and SHINING It's a pleasure to shop where all your needs are easy to find! Boat Orders Delivered Anytime! Juneau Deliveries—10 A. M. and 2 P. M. Douglas Delivery—10 A. M. THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—JUNEAU, ALASKA \FOUR FLIGHTS TODAY soid in Alaska and to buyers and will be Burdick said. He project will close down supplies on hand. Tax Rate Chamber approved minutes which instructed the Secretary to write to the City Council, asking| this body to investigate raising the tax rate from 17% mills to 20, and setting five mills of this fig- ure for post-war work A letter ment will be Puget Sound advertised said the with many 'MISS LIBERTY, AFREEDOMS TO BE AT THEATRE Miss Liberty anc the Four Free- doms will be presented at the Twentieth Century Theatre tomor- row evening following the first show of the feature, “The Star Spangled Rhythi Mrs. John McCormack will act as master of ceremonies Miss Betty Liberty; Lois Kihlman, Ruth The aside trom Alaska Delegate Dimond expressed help on his bill to Highway Aid The Fair- ken of ct appreciation for amend the Federal Act to include Alaska banks Chamber also has tion urging the pa Nordling as Miss Allen, Betty Mill- Kunnas and Mary MacCormack as the Four Freedoms, crowned on the evening of July and reiened over of Juneau Doug on July Fourth. However, the bond drive continues until Saturday evening. It is noped that the many friend and supporters of these young wo- men will again honor them to- morrow night in tribute to their plendid work in helping the com- munity raise funds for the Fifth War Loan The frocks for the girls, coiffures, bonds, ete., were made possibie by contributions given by business and professional men and women in Juneau. Among the place in the swimming pool. All 2 children are Invited to attend, and |S1OPS Were three not listed: the awards will be given, according to | oviVice Electric Shop, the Gastin- Richard Bon. Hid Birettor. eau Hotel and George Simpkins Co i e each making a $3 contribution. TWO OUT VIA PAA bRy Charles Tuckett and Walter Wil- HAS NINE liam Wolfenden left today for Se- thotoughbred springer by Mrs. Dick Dal- ziel, recently 'gavc birth to nine | puppies, an utusually large litter for this breed of dog. ——————— Miss Patricia Goodell, teacher in the Juneau Grade School, has left | Juneau for'a visit in the States. ac- age this were the DuPont guest welcomed back Members were invited to the Cap- Theatre after the meeting for a free showing of invasion pictures by Homer Garvin, manager > oo - FIELD DAY FRIDAY AT EVERGREEN BOWL The second field day of the vaca- tion season will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Ever- green Bowl, and events are to take Pow- Bert Roy Larsen of der Caro wa Company was a and their DOG “Missy”, spaniel, owned - D KIHLMANS RETURN HOME Mr, and Mrs. Carl Kihlman who arrived here recently to attend the | wedding of their son, Corporal Ken- neth Kihlman to Miss Betty Mill have left ‘for their home in Seattle WATERMELONS Ripe, Sweei--§ §cPound CHERRIE S——Large Bings ALL THE HOT WEATHER FOODS INCLUDING LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES DOUGLAS DELIVERY 10 A. M. TWO JUNEAU DELIVERIES 10:15 A. M.. 2:15 P. M. MINIMUM—$2.50 PHONE B ert s G5 CASH GROCERY EORGE BROTHER Super Market PHONES 92-95—2 DELIVERIES Orders for Delivery Accepted Up to 2:30 P. M. ICE COLD BEER Special — Eastern Beer $4.95Case 4 Bottles$1.00 WINES FOR ALL OCCASIONS Domestic, 5th - - - $1.25up CASA BLANCA Imporied Wines, 5th - $1.80up Gallon Wines, Special - $3.75 SPECIAL SERVE PASSIONOLA Fifth, §1.00 Case, $10.00 The Taste Thrill of the Century—Three Flavors PHONE— WRITE—WIRE US YOUR ORDER GEORGE BROTHER | morning plane, Le the cities| |to Hawk Inlet. Today’s Ketchikan trip took Wil: FOR ALASKA COASTAL |that city, A. S. Svllivan to Wran A flight was made to Sitka this gell, Evelyn Howard to PcLersburg.;chk Hotch and Samuel Smith to by an Alaska Coastal and Don Foster to Kake. carrying Robert Allen, Henry | Wallace Tucker, | Tucker to that city, and Hans Floe Pelican today, while Esther Hop- liam Leppman and M. Oxenberg to|A. Berg and Bea Murphy to Ten-|trip to the South E. E. Engstrom, H. C. Nunan, and| and Fred Don Anderson were passengers for| | THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1944 GEORGE, WIFE SOUTH |kins was flown to Excursion Inlet.| Joe and Thelma George left Sun- A flight this afternoon carried J.[day morning for a short vacation They will visit -lakee, Julia Barne: to Todd, and | in Seattle and vicinity. —w—— HANS FLOE HERE e R T Hans Floe has come inio Juneau O. B. Moore, of Eugene, Oregon, from Hawk Inlet and is staying at has registered at the Juneau Hotel. |the Baranof Hotel. Sitka. NEW ARRIVALS IN OUR STORE TODAY BOSCO KLEENEX TEA BAGS—100 count IVORY FLAKES ZIP FREEZE MIX NUBORA in 25 Ib. GRAPELADE bags SALTED ALMONI BROOM MITT ALTED ASST. PAPER TOWELS in LTED PEANUTS rolls PEANUTS IN SHELL LUX FLAKES LENTILS AND CORN BREAD MIX OTHERS VELVEETA CHEE NOwW in 2-pound bricks AT Precly wreeLy PHONE 16 or 24 $2.00 Minimum Orders to be in before 1 P. M. In order to conserve manpower, gasoline, rubber and equipment, we have only one delivery each day. 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