Bush-era relief debate on Alaska natives and youth crime
An AP report cites Delegate E L Bartlett urging Congress to examine Alaska relief for 35 000 Indians Eskimos and Aleuts amid tuberculosis and hunger concerns. Critics say the Office of Indian Affairs lacks funds and oversight. FBI Director J Edgar Hoover warns that juvenile crime rose after WWII with arrests up 27 percent for ages 18 to 20 in nine months of 1947 and stresses parental responsibility in guiding youth.
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Associated Press
E. L. Bartlett
Office of Indian Affairs
CIA
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Hoover
Mothers and Fathers of
Truman Weighs 1948 Running Mate Amid GOP Draft
President Truman studies a large field of potential vice presidential candidates and will wait for the Republican nominee to be chosen before committing. Early names include Rep. John McCormack and Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, with others like Sen. Taft or Adm. Nimitz discussed as possible alignments. Washington insiders note Democrats aim to pair a strong VP with the GOP choice, while Mon Wallgren remains unofficially receptive but unlikely.
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Jack B
Washington
Truman
White House
Supreme Court
House
John McCormack
Massachusetts
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Joe Martin
GOP
Taft
Ohio
Lucas
Ill
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
Chester Nimitz
Gov
Mon Wallgren
Bush Pilots Aid Search For Missing B 29
In a wide Arctic search, bush pilots and Alaska airlines along with commercial and amateur radio stations were asked to monitor distress frequencies as military planes from Ladd Field Mile Twenty Six Nome and Point Barrow joined the effort for a B 29 from the 77th Reconnaissance Squadron missing since December 23 after takeoff for a long range navigational training mission. Weather north of the Arctic Circle was low overcast with ceilings from 1 000 to 3 000 feet and light snow reducing visibility.
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Fairbanks
Alaska Airlines
Arctic Wastes
Ladd Field
Mile Twenty-Six
Nome
Point Barrow
Arctic Ocean
77Th Reconnaissance
Lloyd H. Warnee
Ladd
Alaska
Weather Bureau
Arctic Circle
Atlantic Coast Snowstorm Drops Record December D
A swirling snow storm blankets the Atlantic Coast from southeastern New York to Washington D C. It brings the year’s deepest snowfall with six to ten inches expected in southeastern New York and eight inches in New York City by 11 a.m. Atlantic City reports six inches, the heaviest December 26 fall there since 1874. Trains buses and cars move slowly, and all planes are grounded as commuters cope with sub freezing temperatures and growing drifts.
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New York
Washington, D. C
New York City
Atlantic City
N. J
Indian Fires Fatal Christmas Party in Nevada Shack
Greeley Jim, 24, a paratrooper veteran, enraged by his father's rebuke, toppled a stove and dumped gasoline, triggering a blaze that killed 10 Indians and severely burned seven at a 30 foot square shack used as a gambling hall in Gardnerville. The father escaped as others tried to flee.
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Gardnerville
Nev
James Farrell
Greeley Jim
Willie Jim
Special Session Could Solve Money Problems
Senator Norman R. Walker told Ketchikan this week he would stake his political future on securing a net income tax bill in a special session early in 1948. He said the Territory gas tax fund will exceed $500,000 by early 1948 and that a simple resolution could transfer part to the general fund after a special session convenes, with borrowing possible to be repaid when new revenue arrives.
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Norman R. Walker
Ketchikan
Territory of
Alaska
Leisure time use sparks calls for school funding
Parents and teachers urge a special legislative session to avert school closures. Juneau teachers' association backs the move and asks the schools superintendent to seek action. At December PTA meeting a formal request was made, highlighting the risk of reduced funding threatening education.
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Juneau
Teachers’ Association
Parent-Teacher Association
Truman to Act on Anti-Inflation Bill
President Truman plans to act early next week likely Monday on the anti-inflation bill. He will issue an adequate statement on his views while signaling he will sign the measure, though he has criticized it as inadequate. The core provision seeks voluntary industry price agreements and he asked Congress for power to impose price and rationing controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
Charles G. Ross
Minor Mishap on Streets of Petersburg
A car driven by Si Wilson backed at the corner of Hogue Alley and G Street and struck Mrs. Andrew Suspene, causing cuts and bruises. She was taken to Petersburg hospital and treated by Dr. R H Leer before being released home.
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Si Wilson
Hogue Alley
G Street
Wilson
Andrew Suspene
Petersburg Hospital
R. H. Leer
Territory imposes tax on coin operated devices
The Territorial Tax Commissioner announced a new tax effective January 1 on coin operated amusements and gaming machines. Covered devices include slot like, pin ball and horse race machines that involve chance and may pay cash or tokens. Music machines are exempt from certain rules. under 18s are restricted from operation and no device may be near house buildings within 100 yards. Amusement devices face 350 dollars yearly tax, gaming devices 200 dollars yearly.
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M. P. Mullaney
Vets Clinch Easy Win Over Wrangell Town Team
The Waswick and Torwick Vets defeated Wrangell town team in a two game set last weekend. Enge led scoring with 19 points as the Vets pulled away after a slow start, building a 41-20 final. Wrangell offered little resistance in the second half.
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Waswick
Torwick
Wrangell Town
Wrangell Boys
Vets
Helang
Enge
Petersburg
Wrangell .Com
Goa F
Vets Edge Wrangell In Fast Second Game Thriller
The Wrangell squad pressured passes and found range as the game opened fast. L Rinehart led Wrangell while Annisette added baskets. a late Wrangell run tied the score at 37 37 before the Vets pulled away to win 39 46. The second game was faster with solid ball handling from both teams.
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Wrangell
Vets
L. Rinehart
Wrangell Boys
Wrangell Quint
Anniskette
Los Angeles Sees Second Hottest Christmas Day
Yesterday ranked as the second hottest Christmas in city history. The high reached 84 degrees, trailing the 86 degree record set on Christmas Day in 1914.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Weather Bureau
Application for license to wed filed by two residents
On December 22 Mabelle M. England and Walter O. Ludtke applied for a license to wed. Miss England teaches at Petersburg public school while Mr. Ludtke co owns Red Top Taxi company and the Hobby Shop.
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Mabelle M. England
Walter O. Ludtke
Miss England
Petersburg
Mr. Ludtke
Red Top Taxi Company
Nore Family Notified of Wrangell Death
Mr and Mrs Inger Nore were summoned to Wrangell this week by the death of Mr Nore s father.
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Mrs
Inger Nore
Wrangell
Mr. Nore
Disabled Officers Questioned In Disability Retirees Probe
Howse armed services sub committee begins mail survey to 2953 Army and Navy officers retired with disability. Questionnaires seek details on tax free incomes based on rank at retirement. Chairman Elston says system unfair and pledges full inquiry into inequalities.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Howse Armed Services
Elston
Ohio
Truman
White House
Senate
Bennett E. Meyers
Folta Attacks Liquor License Hearings and Enforcement
Federal Judge George Folta approved all First Division liquor license applications outside Juneau, except where complaints were filed. He announced local hearings next Monday for Juneau area licenses, warning that any licensee permitting slot machines or unlawful activity will lose 1948 licensure. He criticized lax Alaska law enforcement and urged stricter enforcement while noting most slot machines in Juneau area have vanished.
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Juneau
George Folta
Juneau Area
U.S
Folta
Alaska
Magnhild Bogue Delays Kake Visit Over Christmas
Mrs Magnhild Bogue, a Petersburg visitor, postponed a planned trip to Kake with Miss Monica Finn due to bad flying weather. The delay kept the visit from occurring before Christmas.
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Magnhild Bogue
Petersburg
Kake
Masons to Hold Roll Call Tonight at City Hall
Petersburg Lodge of Masons will meet this Friday evening at 7 30 at the Sons of Norway Hall. There will be roll call election of officers and work in the B A degree. All members urged to attend and visiting brothers invited.
End to Rising Prices Predicted by U S Top Economist
Washington reports the nation's chief economist, Dr. Edwin G. Nourse, foresees a possible inflation abatement in 1948 if crops yield well. He cites weather, labor relations, and foreign aid as key next year factors, with a bumper wheat crop possible and production likely to rise.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
U.S
Edwin G. Nourse
President's Council of Economic Advisers
Congress
Mr. Truman
Agriculture Department
Nourse
Truman
Alaska Stations Join National Hook-Up with Columbia System
William A Wagner, general manager of Alaska Broadcasting, announced a contract making the company stations in Alaska affiliates of the Columbia Broadcasting system. It marks the first Alaska radio affiliation with a national network. The stations are KFQD Anchorage KINY Juneau and KTKN Ketchikan.
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Seattle
William A. Wagner
Alaska Broadcasting Company
Columbia Broadcasting System
Alaska
KFQD
Anchorage
KINY
Junceiuu
KTKN
Ketchikan
Fine Weather for Christmas Day Here in Petersburg 1947
Mild December weather with occasional heavy showers marked Christmas 1947 in Petersburg. Family celebrations filled the holiday as carolers toured on Christmas Eve ending with a cheerful Merry Christmas. A community Christmas tree lit up the Presbyterian church while Lutheran and Catholic churches held Christmas Day services.
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Petersburg
Unusually Large Duck Population at Blind Slough
Mr and Mrs Ernie Young report record numbers of ducks at Blind Slough this season with many geese also present. Swans linger until March, and the Youngs note a pair with ten young, the largest family observed.
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Ernie Young
Mrs. Young
Youngs
Holm couple in Alaska travel across Petersburg to Ketchikan
Norman Holm and Mrs Holm spent several weeks in Ketchikan and visited Petersburg over the weekend before returning by plane to Ketchikan.
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Norman Holm
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Atlantic
W.& T. Vets
By Howard Dobson
Masons
U. S
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