House Vote Abolishes Jackson Hole Monument
The House approved a bill by 178 to 107 to abolish the Jackson Hole national monument in Wyoming created by executive order in 1943. The action faces a crowded Senate agenda and a likely presidential veto, prompting debate over land policy and tax impacts in Wyoming.
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Washington
House
Jackson Hole National Monument
Wyoming
White House
Ickes
Senate
Congress
Moott
Oregon
Alaska
Fewer Discharges For Noted Athletes
Washington December 14 AP reports the War Department tightens discharge rules for prominent personnel including athletes actors and radio figures. A special War Department examination is now required for all postservice discharge cases reversing former commanding officer authority.
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Washington
War Department
President Wins Post War Flood Bill for Alaska Projects
Congress sent a billion dollar post war flood control program to President Roosevelt after a conference report. A companion half billion rivers and harbors bill awaits final action. Alaska projects include Metlakatla harbor 129000 Craig 80000 Meyers Chuck 25000 Skagway 16000 Port Casal 155000 Elfin Cove 38000.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
House
St.Lawrence Seaway
Alaska
Metlakatla
Craig
Meyers Chuck
Aradeget
Skagway
Geien
Casal
Sie Elfin
Cove
Alaska Territory reports record cash balance for 1944
Territorial Treasurer Oscar G. Olson releases a report showing a September 30 1944 cash balance of 1 352 111 47 the highest in history. Fishing licenses and liquor taxes were top revenue sources with 1 648 842 94 and 1 261 650 00 respectively. Receipts total 6 471 170 35 including federal grants.
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Alaska
Territorial
Oscar G. Ol Son
Wtaffrettes
United States
Wrangell
Treasurer’s Office
Surplus RFC List Aims Public Sale of Alaska Items
The Recon version Finance Corporation releases a long list of surplus property in Alaska for public purchase. Items include plumbing, furnitur e, aircraft, ships, machinery, office equipment, medical gear, and more. RFC seeks equal opportunity to inspect and bid, with a complete list at the press office.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Alaska
United Nations
Christmas program listed with carols and readings
A December 17 church program features a diverse lineup of carols readings and solos. Performers include Marilyn Gundrod Carolyn Gundrod Kent Miller Helen Barnreiter and others with Rev. Thomas Knudson directing. The service includes processional Joy to the World Silent Night and Good Night among songs.
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Désbure’ Caithoran Srueer
Thomas Knudson
Marilyn
Kent Miller
Helen Barnreiter
Patricia Concannon
Gail -Caunter
Hazel O’donnell
Sather
Myrtle Blatchford
Childish
Gordon Odegaard
Karen Olsen
Immanuel
Dickey Jensen
Mary
Ellen Thynes
Jesus
Judy Brennan
Jane Wilder
Messengers
Beverly Wingard
Jimmy and
Vera Fryer
Lou Porter
Jean Wasvick
Kathérine Preuschoff
Clara Odegaard
sMrssen
Adams
Denny Lund
Mrs Royal James Dies in Town Visit
Mrs. Royal James died suddenly last night after visiting at the John Bean apartment she had recently moved into town from Kake. She collapsed at the scene and died at the hospital from an apparent heart attack. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Royal James
Kake
John Bean
Mr. Bean
Dr. Benson
Time to Publish Alaska Edition of Time Magazine
Effective December 15, a Northern Air Express Edition of Time will be sent to Alaska Time readers. Aimed at Alaska subscribers, the edition will arrive the same day as copies sent to the continental United States, similar to the existing South America edition.
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Weather
Northern Air Express
Time Magazine
Alaska
Mrs Hofstad Dies Suddenly While Visiting Seattle
Word arrived Tuesday of the sudden death of Mrs Morton Hofstad who was visiting Seattle. Mr Hofstad and two daughters Mrs John Jones and Ida departed immediately for Seattle with no further information available.
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Morton Hofstad
Seattle
Hofstad
John ‘Jones
Ida
Health department outlines seal sale funds use
Dr. Bernita N. Block says funds from a seal sale support vital programs. The money funds X rays for crippled children, for underinsured pregnant women, and a TB screening project for high school students including X rays for freshmen and seniors and TB tests for sophomores and juniors. The aim is early detection to curb tuberculosis among teens.
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Oulvate Abssoletis
Bernita"n. Block
Health Department
United States
Coast Guard Auxiliary Opens Communication Classes
Under supervision of Carl Vevelstad the Coast Guard Auxiliary teaches Communication classes for Auxiliary members. Sessions run Mondays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the high school with navigation covered later. Open to anyone interested.
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Carl Vevelstad
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Coast Guard
Standard Oil boosts 6th War Loan with Petersburg bond purchase
Standard Oil Company of California announced a $6,000 purchase of 6th War Loan bonds to be credited to Petersburg’s sales. The firm has already bought $15 million in total during the drive, including $100,000 in Alaska and $6,000 in Petersburg, following its pattern from prior drives.
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Standard Oil Company of California
Petersburg
Standard
Alaska
Fine program closes meeting with musical solos
An unusually fine program concluded the business meeting featuring a clarinet solo by Harold Sisson and two vocal numbers by Esther Horton with D Annette Snyder accompaniment. Margaret Meyers reviewed The Mothers and Gods Front Porch, noting vivid West settlement history and today’s hopeful story. Dr Bernita Block outlined a proposed bill to create a Territorial Department of Health and shared insights on Korea from her decade as a medical missionary.
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Harold
Sisson
Esther Horton
D’annette Snyder
Margaret Meyers
Our West
Bernita Block
Department of Health
Korea
Nimitz Plans Forward Pacific Fleet Headquarters
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz announced that the Pacific Fleet will establish an advanced headquarters in a forward area, with Pearl Harbor remaining the main base. Reports say Guam was floated as a possible site, but official word emphasized a forward position to support operations across the Gilberts Marshalls Marianas Ulithi and Palau.
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U. S. Pacific Flert
Pearl Harbor
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
Guam
Gilberts
Marshalls
Marianas
Ulithi
Palau
Pacific Ocean
Erling Husvik Home on Leave From Pacific Service
Navy gunner Erling Husvik returns home on leave after active service in the Pacific. He recalls his ship sinking with about a third of the crew surviving, and describes Japanese gunfire and wreckage across the sea. He notes a Japanese battleship diverting from a raft aided by a U S PBY aircraft and the danger to survivors.
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Erling Husvik
Navy
Pacific
Va Beach
Presbyterians to Present Christmas Day Sunday School Program
Rev George Betts announced the Presbyterians will hold a Christmas Day Sunday school program. A hearty welcome is extended to all who wish to attend.
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George Betts
MacArthur Reports Philippine Campaign Casualties
General Douglas MacArthur announced from the Philippines that Japanese losses reached 82,654 and American casualties 30,409 in the Leyte and Samar campaigns. He said American forces advanced and captured major enemy supply dumps as part of the liberation effort.
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Philippines
Douglas macArthur
Samar
The
Ofte
Ormos
Omi
Nimitz reports raids on Luzon Iwo Jima and air bases
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz announced carrier based air strikes destroying 91 Japanese planes and hitting air fields on Luzon while conducting three new land based raids on Iwo Jima. The operations targeted air fields and harbors, with 14 enemy planes shot down and 77 destroyed on the ground.
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Lief
Ericson
U. S. Pacific
FLEET
Pearl Harbor
Destricfion
Luzon Island
Philippines
Iwo Jima
Tokyo
Chester W. Nimitz
Luzon
Manila
Carrier Air Arm
Volcano Islands
Saipan
Salvation Army Christmas Program Scheduled Friday Evening
The Salvation Army Sunday School will present a Christmas Program on Friday December 22 at 7 30 oclock in the Salvation Army hall. The evening features carol singing sketches and recitations. All are invited to attend.
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Salvation Army Sunday School
Salvation Army
Post Office Opens Evening Window for Christmas Mail
The post office will be open 7 to 9 p m next Monday to accept mail for the last southbound Christmas boat. Postmaster Richard Brennan urges sending mail early as limited service may be available Tuesday morning. After the boat, only air mail will reach the States before Christmas.
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Richard Brennan
Health Director Visits Petersburg to Aid Local Councils
Dr. Bernita N. Block director of child and maternal health and crippled children welfare in the Territory, has been a Petersburg visitor for several days. She conferred with local health authorities and met members of both health councils to strengthen their activity and usefulness in the community.
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Bernita N. Block
Petersburg
Petersburg Leads Alaska in Sixth War Loan Drive
Petersburg rises above the rest with $72,768.75 in Series E bonds and total Alaska E sales of $1,070,174.25, plus all purchases reaching $2,500,976.75. Other towns report cash totals including Fairbanks 608,760.50 and Juneau 427,990.00 as of the drive’s progress.
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Bond
Juneau
Carroll Clausen
Alaska
Fairbanks
Anchorage
Ketchikan
Cordova ccc
Kodiak
Skagway Aidiehthieatad
Valdez
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Standard Oil CO
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