Steamship Co Plans Modernization of Freight Service
Alaska Steamship Company outlines plans to shift from passenger boats to enhanced freight service as part of modernization. Washington representative John Clark explains 12 passenger cap possible on Denali and Baranof while freight focus continues. Sea-train freight and unitized handling touted as revolutionary and cost justified despite passenger service ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Alaska Steamship Company
Washington, D.C
John Clark
Ralph Hall
Parks
Clark
Alaska
Frank Heintzleman
Skinner
Denali
Baranof
Ins Ka
Clarlé
United States
Model Airplane Contest Open to Youngsters
The Hobby Shop sponsors a model airplane contest for entrants aged 8 to 15 using baby barn stormer models with a 049 engine. Judging focuses on construction quality. the closing date is September 11. Mrs Maxine DeBoer announces a public flying exhibition and judges will be named next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobby Shop
Maxine DeBoer
Sitka Seiners’ Jail Terms Reduced on Fishing Case
Six Sitka seainers including Kaskan Eliason Krukoff Westover Kerr and Cashel saw jail terms cut from 30 to 60 days to five days each by U S Commissioner Frang Rich while fines of 250 to 800 dollars stand. Governor Hehalten said protests prompted the suspension and that the livelihood of fishermen was at stake. The case centered on fishing during a closed period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitka
Sik Sitka
Ménda
U. S
Frang Rich
Rich
Ards
TES
E. Munson
Heinizleman
Kasakan
Richard Eliason
Henry Krukoff
Stanley Westover
Carl Kerr
Frank Cashel
Fishing activity drops as cannery totals climb in Alaska coast report
The waterfront notes a sharp fall in fishing activity with most canneries reporting minimal daily catches yet large total packs. PAF leads with 63,991 cases and other plants add thousands more, while sockeye runs and coho arrivals are noted along Puget Sound and Alaska coast routes.
Dire Need For Foster Homes In Petersburg
The Department of Public Welfare urges foster homes in Petersburg for older children. Mrs Elsie Hinds notes the department pays 50 dollars per month per child, and licensing requires application and investigation. Interested residents may contact Jack Hayward, welfare department agent, to obtain blanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Welfare
Petersburg
Elsie Hinds
Territorial Department of Public Welfare
Hinds
Jack Hayward
Hawaii businessman Akira Otoni visits Alaska
Akira Otoni of Honolulu Hawaii and Dean Kayler of Kayler Dahl Fish Co accompany him on a trade visit to Alaska. The M Otoni Fish Co is among Hawaii’s largest and handles lip fish. They plan to conclude their Alaska trip Saturday as Otoni finds the territory too cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akira Otoni
Honolulu
Haali
Mr Otoni
M Otoni Fish Co
Alaska
Dean Kayler
Kayler-Dahl Fish Co
Mr. Otoni
Polio emergency spurs airlifted iron lung to Alaska
In Seattle the iron lung was flown to Anchorage to meet a polio emergency as the Alaska Health Department reports urgent need for respirators with all units in use. Over 30 polio cases were reported in Anchorage in July while more equipment is prepared if needed. The Philippines Consul General Nicanor Roxas plans a trip to Alaska to survey labor conditions for Filipino salmon cannery workers with the Seattle consul joining him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Anchorage
Alaska Department of Health
San Francisco
Philippines
Nicanor Roxas
Alaska
Dial Phones Postponed Again
The dial phone system faces a new delay as a vital equipment piece is unavailable. Engineer Mr. London says installation will likely occur in about two weeks after a wire from the Automatic Electric Company confirms shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Automatic Electric Company
5,000 To 1 Movie Shown At Presbyterian Church
A sound colored film titled 5,000 To 1 about insects will be shown Monday evening at 30 at the Presbyterian Church. Dr Washburn entomologist from the Agriculture Extension Service and University Experiment Station at Palmer brings the movie for the public. He will answer questions on pests and control methods for gardeners and farmers in southeastern Alaska. The event aims to boost future community film showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Washburn
Agriculture Extension Service
University Experiment Station
Palmer
Amos Burg Stalks Big Game in Alaska Film Project
Amos Burg arrives on his boat Endeavour in Juneau after photographing brown and black bears in Southeast Alaska. He meets with Fish and Wildlife Service officials before continuing north and west to film a motion picture on North American big game animals for the University of Chicago and Cornell University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
Alaska
Admiralty
Baranof
Anan Creek
Burg
Fish and Wildlife Service
Encyclopedia Britannica
University of Chicago
Cornell University
Nica Films
Peat Water Content Cited in Rural Aid State Claim
A terse note states peat in rural states is 90 to 95 percent water. It frames this as a basis for aid policy considerations.
Mrs Ann Carlson Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Ann Brotherson Carlson died late Thursday at Petersburg Hospital after years of ill health and a hospital stay since January. Born in Centralia Washington in 1903, she was preceded in death by husband Ellery. Survived by son Lee in Korea and daughter Colleen Brososky of Seattle, sister Christine Dodge of Seattle, and brothers Herman and Mike of Centralia. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Brotherson Carlson
Petersburg
Carlson
Centralia
Washington
Ellery
Lee
Korea
Colleen Brososky
Seattle
Christine Dodge
Seatle
Herman
Mike
Heintzleman Day proposed in Alaska press note
Petersburg Chamber of Commerce backs honoring Governor B Frank Heintzleman for 25 years promoting outside firms in Alaska pulp mill efforts. Suggests July 14, Ward Cove Pulp Mill dedication, as a territorial recognition day and asks Southeastern Alaska papers to spread support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
B. Frank Heintzleman
Alaska
Ward Cove
Alaska opens Anan Creek to commercial fishing
Jun ea u Humpback Bay at the mouth of Anan Creek in Southeast Alaska reopens to commercial fishing after years of closed waters. Fish and Wildlife Service officials cite adequate escapement as the reason for the relaxation, with seiners required to keep 500 yards from the stream mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau—Humpback Bay
Alaska
Anan Creek
Fish and Wildlife Service
Sitka Seiners Jailed and Fined for Violations
Six Sitka seiners pleaded guilty to fishing in a closed area and received jail terms from 30 to 60 days with fines from 250 to 800 dollars. Captain Nick Kasakan drew 60 days and 800 dollars. crewmen Richard Blidson Henry Kinkoff Stanley Westover Carl Kerr 250 and 30 days. Frank Casher 60 days and 500 dollars. The U S Commissioner urged cooperation with Fish and Wildlife Service to preserve the salmon run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SITKT
Sitka
Nick Kasakan
Freddie
Richard Blidson
Henry Kinkoff
Stanley Westover
Carl Kerr
Frank Casher
U.S
Frank Richards
Fish and Wildlife »Service
FWS
Immunization Clinic Announced for School Prep Children
Public health nurse Miss Beatrice Erickson says an Immunization Clinic will be held for youngsters entering school this fall on Wednesday August 11 at the Health Center from 1 to 3 30. The text notes concern over the merchant marine fleet and forecasts obsolescence of ships by 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Erickson
Petersburg man dies in Juneau house fire
Lawrence Sztuk of Petersburg died with Ingvald Brotherson when a fire destroyed a two story home in Juneau. Firefighters fought the blaze two hours while two bodies were identified Sunday and Monday. Sztuk served in the Marine Corps and is survived by three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services set for Sunday at the Presbyterian Church.
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Lawrence Sztuk
Petersburg
Juneau
Alaska
Sztuk
Andrew Hansen
Ingvald Brothsern
Katherine Williams
Brothers
Klawock
Marine Corps
Felix Sztuk
Evelyn Jones
Jessie Jensen
Nellie Szuk
Steve
Benjamin
Albert
Sokol
Presbyterian Church
Ron Snelling
First Births At New Hospital Produce Triplets
Three babies arrived in the new hospital as its first births. Mother Kitty delivered unattended with the triplets found later by staff who seemed unsure if Dr. Smith was aware of the arrival.
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New Hospital
Kitty
Visits in Juneau over week end unfold in local notes
Mrs Evelyn Wasvick took time off from her cooking duties at the Hospital for a visit to Juneau last weekend. She also stopped at Snettisham to see husband Swede Moo, who is gift netting there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Wasvick
Juneau
Snettisham
Moo
Hospital Admissions And Discharges List Last Week
Hospital notes show last week admissions for Jay R Pope Hans Sather Mary Rusk Neile Cordova Hazel Theimeyer Annie Mills Ross Greinier and Viola Williams. Discharges include Clarence Olsen Mrs Tom Thompson baby girl Octor Arness Mary Rusk Mrs CO Parks Ernest Kirberger Jay Pope Hans Sather and Ross Greinier.
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Jay R. Pope
Hans Sathér
Mary Rusk
Neile Cordova
Hazel Theimeyer
Annie Mills
Ross Greinier
Viola Williams
Clarence Olsén
Tom Thompson
Octor Arness
C.O. Parks
Ernest Kirberger
Jay Pope
Hans Sather
Ross
Greinier
Juneau Visit of Mrs Lulu MacKechnie for Lillian Shop
Mrs Lulu MacKechnie flew to Juneau on business for the Lillian Shop and returned home Sunday. She paused from work to visit the Wilders in the Capitol City during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu MacKechnie
Juneau
Lillian
MacKechnie
Greenland Ice Cap Thickness Report
A report notes the Greenland ice cap reaches up to two miles in thickness in certain areas. It highlights extreme ice depth and potential implications for climate studies and sea level rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenland
Juneau Visit By Miss Myrtle Cornelius
Miss Myrtle Cornelius flew to Juneau on Sunday for business and returned here Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Cornelius
Juneau
Liquor Sales Delivery Warnings Issued by U S Commissioner
U S Commissioner Dale Hirt released a warning to liquor dealers and delivery services on Thursday. Retail liquor sales by proxy are prohibited and deliveries must go directly to the purchaser on licensed premises or within statutory quantity limits. Vehicles used for delivery may be seized. transporting by boat is banned unless for the purchaser's own use. Violations authorize seizure and arrest by Justice and Treasury officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Dale Hirt
United States Treasury Department
Justice
Treasury Department
Curfew Ordinance Moves Toward Two Readings
City Council and Mayor discuss a youth curfew for under 18. The plan calls for 17 and younger to be off streets by 10 30 on school months and 10 45 in summer with amendments possible before enactment. Public works reports spillway concrete work and a 90 day extension for Alaska Telephone pole rental payments due to dial system costs.
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Ernie Haugen
Jim Taylor
Police
Public Works
Ken Welde
Alaska Telephone Corporation
City officials travel to Juneau to discuss street and sewer project
City Clerk Jim Taylor and Kenneth Welde flew to Juneau on Wednesday to meet with James Huston of Public Works and engineer Felix Toner to discuss plans for the streets and sewers project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Taylor
Kenneth Welde
Juneau
James Huston
Alaska Public Works
Felix Toner
Hospital Guild Meeting Set for August 13 at Pastime Cafe
Members of the Hospital Guild will gather at the Pastime Cafe next Friday August 13, it was announced yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Guild
Pastime Cafe
Rotary Luncheon and Chamber Meeting Announced
Rotary luncheon set for Wednesday at 12 10 noon while the Chamber of Commerce holds a meeting Monday at 6 p m at the Pastime Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Chamber of Commerce
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Dale Patrick
LeConte Glacier
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PAF
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Petersburg Sea Foods
Astrid
Encore
Tonka
Tyee
Snettisham Petersburg
Mr. Otani
Otani
Dean
Puget Sound
Bravo
Lenore
Arcade
Clara
Pegge
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Stanwood
Point Baker
Hawaii
I . Fleghe
Amos Burg
Ann Carlson
Heintzleman
Petersburg Press
Humpback Bay
Sevners
Seaa
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