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Newspaper
Alaska Petersburg Press
Location
Petersburg, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1943
Page
1
Secretary of War Stimson hinted at future attacks on Japanese territory after the Attu recapture. He told reporters the move brings American forces within striking distance but refused to elaborate, saying the distance is quite long from the Western Aleutians to possible Kurile bases.
A Navy communique reports renewed bomber strikes on Bougainville and continued raids on Kiska and Attu. It notes fires at Namanuma Harbor on Bougainville, destruction of two small enemy vessels near Tin huts, and elimination of scattered Japanese troops on Attu. Canadian Warhawks aided in the Kiska attacks.
Unquotable sources report a compromise keeping Giraud as commander in chief with limited field duties. A new Committee for National Liberation will direct the war effort with ChHuud and De Gaulle as joint heads, replacing several high officers with new French generals.
A heavy blast at Celanese Corporation of America's Cumberland plant caused 35 to 40 injuries with at least five serious. No deaths were reported.
Mrs. Liv Husvik becomes Red Cross Disaster Chairman during Mrs. Lester Wingard’s absence for Bristol Bay fishing season. The committee thanks Girl Scouts Mildred Sandvik and Phyllis Young for the silver canvas and the Sons and Daughters of Norway for a donation. Donations of silver may be dropped at the Red Cross Center on Wednesday afternoons or arranged through Mrs. Husvik.
Frank Dufresne of the Alaska Game Commission announced a gun sale to be held in Petersburg at 2 p.m. on June 25. Applications for examining may be made at the Petersburg office from 1 to 5 p.m. and on June 25 from 8 a.m.
The body of Grover C. Winn, Juneau City Magistrate and longtime attorney, was found in Swan Lake near Sitka with no sign of foul play. The diamond ring remained on his finger as crowds gathered for his funeral at the Elks lodge with Judge Hellenthal delivering the eulogy. Mrs. Suzy Winn and William Winn traveled to the area as searches continued since his disappearance on May 18 after leaving a party.
Sunday evening saw the first confirmation in three years at the Catholic church with Bishop Fitzgerald from Prince Rupert and Father Hoch of Wrangell assisting. White dresses and veils graced the girls as Marian Sutchen led choir music. Confirmed were Bessie Hanson Joan Hanson Lillian Hanson Rosie McGilton Chris Hanson Johnnie Hanson Frankie Hanson Eliza Reyes Lucille Roundtree Agnes Roundtree and others. Ministers arrived Sunday afternoon and left for Juneau after services.
An American Lightning fighter clashed with a Japanese Zero over New Guinea. The U S Army Air Force pilot Second Lieut Kenneth C Sparks reported their wing tips touched causing the Zero to spin and go down smoking. Sparks said the Lightning suffered damage only to one wing.
A wire to Harold Dawes from International Fisheries shows a large halibut catch with about fourteen million three quarters thousand fish landed in area two up to May 31.
A baby girl arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Clift Fenn, with proud parents announcing the birth. The note records a daughter as the family welcomes the new arrival.
Oldroyd will spend about three weeks in Southeastern Alaska visiting Wrangell and the Game Farm for an inspection trip. He will also review activities at the Experiment Farm and nearby banks as part of duties from Fairbanks.
President Roosevelt states that striking coal miners and workers who stop essential war production could be drafted if they have received occupational deferments. He declines to answer if troops would protect miners and says induction of nonworking workers is not startlingly new for the nation.
A Petersburg schooling note highlights that nearly thirty teachers there married partners they met while teaching. Of about nineteen who wed, most stayed in Petersburg during George Beck’s twelve-year tenure as superintendent. Notable couples include Ruth Wetterberg Sandvik and several others who still reside in the city, with a few moving away after marriage.
Fragmentary notice cites a forthcoming meeting involving F Hospital and Gui elm with references to Mrs Knut and Dove. The garbled text suggests a local civic or committee gathering scheduled soon, but specifics and full names remain unclear.
A fragment lists two bids totaling 195 787.50 and 11 287.50 for a purchase, indicating a procurement or sale proceeding. Details on parties or context are unreadable in the OCR snippet.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a successful Memorial Day poppy sale led by Mrs. Fred Nelson. Proceeds support veterans programs as members express thanks to all who purchased flowers and sprays. On Memorial Day morning auxiliary members placed sprays on veterans' graves at the cemetery.
President Roosevelt told reporters at a press conference that understanding with Stalin is excellent. He spoke in reference to Davies who delivered a letter from Stalin. Reporters did not press him for details.
Petersburg Lodge of Masons will hold two Entered Apprentices and one Fellowcraft degree work next Friday evening. All members urged to attend and visiting brothers are welcome.
Early Friday firefighters were alerted to a chimney fire at the Anna Mills residence. The blaze caused no damage beyond the heat exposure, with the chimney overheating but no injuries reported.
The Daughters of Norway will hold their annual picnic Sunday. Picnickers are asked to bring their own stanches coffee will be furnished.
The final gathering of Eastern St. marked by a social coffee and cookie service for refreshments. Organizers hosted attendees with light fare to close the season in a cordial format.
Fragment cites Wahigtee and Chinese forces penetrating routes and a Japanese stronghold at N fisien. Notes difficulty in holding positions amid a contested war zone with tenuous lines and potential fortifications.
The War Labor Board order setting identical wages for the same job across Alaska construction work fronts was rescinded after a Juneau conference called by Governor Ernest Gruening and discussions with officials from the U S Department of Labor and the War Manpower Commission. Contractors and unions must follow a new application procedure to seek wage adjustments.
Fishing parties including Mr and Mrs Marion Frink Bue Henize and Bill Holt fished Castle River and Colp Lake reporting plentiful fish though many were small. Louise Grafe caught a 40 pound King salmon near Point Frederick before leaving for the south, while another king was said to have gotten away. Characters mentioned include John Alien and Jess Ballard.
A troop of Girl Scouts departs for a two week journey under the supervision of Mrs. Herve and family chaperones, with the group described in brief notes.
A fragment notes that Bill Holt, a Sitka merchant, has been a Petersburg visitor for several days, indicating a period of local business or social gathering. The text is fragmentary but places Holt in Petersburg for multiple days, two named locations.
Associated Press report from the Pacific theater describes a Chippewa Indian soldier from Bark River Michigan on a medical train en route to a U S Army hospital. He recounts close encounters with Japanese on Attu as a mortar shell shattered his arm and comrades helped repel attackers.
Buenos Aires June 4 AP Revolting army troops occupied a police headquarters as street fighting reached hospitals. The city was entered by 8 000 troops in columns under General Arthur Rawson supporting War Minister Ramirez who yesterday said he intended to resign. President Ramos Castillo named General Rodolfo Marquez superior commander of Argentine forces of repression. The movement started at Camp De Mayo, 15 miles from here. Police said the situation is in the hands of the army. Castillo's decree was signed by Rear Admiral Mario Fincati in the absence of the War Minister. Ramirez's movement came hours before the Conservative Party national convention planned to name Senate President Robustiano Patrel Costas as candidate. Neutrality Leader Castillo endorsed Patrel as his successor.
Donald W. Haggerty of the Interior Department announced a new agreement with the Economic Development Administration enabling modurers to charge commodities to exporting firms for shipment to Alaska against government set-aside orders. Immediate action was urged to secure supplies by June 15 to avoid a delay of about a year in deliveries.
Walter Gersten suffered injuries last Saturday when he fell from a Cold Storage Rack to the deck of the Ira II while helping unload supplies. The halibut boat had just returned from Seattle and was tied at the dock. He remains hospitalized with injuries estimated at about fifteen to twenty feet.
The article notes Hive Westerberg Jett for a Thursday lane assignment during his absence as Spencer Israelson is employed at the Coliseum.
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