Random Thoughts On Teenagers Letters To The Editor
A column prints an anonymous youth letter and discusses teen age issues across contexts from Petersburg to Alaska Seattle and Illinois. The editors defend free speech for young readers while urging responsibility by parents and outside agencies only with cooperation. They call for brief, general interest letters signed if possible and invite further community discussion on the problem.
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Petersburg
Alaska
Seattle
Illinois
Pilot Rule Pamphlets Arrive at Customs Office
Copies of Coast Guard Pilot Rule pamphlets have been received at the local customs office, reports Mrs. Bernice Folger, and are available in sufficient quantity to furnish two copies for every boat as required by law.
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Coast Guard
Bernice Folger
Outgoing Passengers On Alaska Wednesday
The following passengers left for Seattle on the Alaska Wednesday: Mrs O C Christensen, Mrs John Enge, Cleo Mae Reynolds, Mrs Grace Reynolds, Mrs Vivian Lewis, Elmer Young, Harold Dahl, Raidor Dahl.
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Alaska
Seattle
O. C. Christensen
John Enge
Cleo Mae Reynolds
Grace Reynolds
Vivian Lewis
Elmer Young
Harold Dahl
Raidor Dahl
Summer Conference At Sheldon Jackson College Sitka
A group of Petersburg youths sails on the Princeton Hall to Sitka for the Young People's Summer Conference at Sheldon Jackson College from June 4 to 10. The program, run by the Presbytery of Alaska, features noted Presbyterian workers from Alaska and two mission staff from the United States, Miss Frances M. Gray and Rev. Frederick R. Thorne. Attendees include Gertrude and Gloria Hollingstad, Eva Keanu, Rosie Cooday, and Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Spivey.
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Princeton Hall
Presbyterian
Sitka
Presbytery of
Alaska
Sheldon- Jackson Junior College
Frances M. Gray
Board of Foreign Missions
San Francisco
Frederick R. Thorne
D.D
Board of National Missions
New York City
Petersburg
Gertrude
Gloria Hollingstad
Eva Keanu
Rosie Cooday
Raymond Spivey
Spivey
Kake
Paul
Prouty
Briggs Steamship Southeastern Arrives at Public Dock
The Briggs Steamship Southeastern docked at the Public Dock Thursday evening with Phillip G. Briggs and T. H. Gustafson aboard. The fully refrigerated vessel will serve Southeastern Alaska, making weekly trips from Prince Rupert via Ketchikan Wrangell Petersburg and Juneau with plans to call Petersburg midweek later. It carries 450 tons and invites public inspection this afternoon.
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Briggs Steamship
Southeastern
Pubiie Dock
Phillip G. Briggs
T. H. Gustafson
Traffiic
Alaska
Briggs
Prince Rupert
Ketchikan
Wrangell
Petersburg
Juneau
Canadian National Railroad
Briggs Steamship Company
Elmer Jones
Gil Springer
Alaska-Midwest Company
St. Paul
Douglas C-54 Planes Grounded Temporarily
Washington June 6 The Army Air Transport Command grounded all C-54 Douglas Skymasters as a safety precaution after field reports showed bolts and stabilizer fittings were sheared in some aircraft A recently converted C-54 Eastern Airliner crash in Maryland last week killed 54 was cited by CAB Chairman Landis as evidence of structural failure The move followed concerns over aircraft integrity by aviation authorities.
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Washington
Army Air Transport Commarde
Maryland
CAB
Landis
Japs Seek Okinawa Return for Sentimental Reasons
Tokyo June 6 The new Japanese foreign secretary Hitoshi Ashida said at a news conference Japan would like to regain Okinawa and some Kuriles. He called Okinawa not very important to the economy but noted a desire for it for sentimental reasons in possible peace treaty discussions.
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Tokyo
Japan
Hitoshi Ashida
Okinawa
Kuriles
Argentinian Diplomats Shakeup Reaches U S Envoys
The State Department announces the resignation of George Messersmith as American ambassador to Argentina. He follows a split over handling relations with President Juan Peron. Secretary of State Spruille Braden also resigns, completing a purge of two diplomats.
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Washington
State Department
George Messersmith
Argentina
Juan Peron
Spruille Braden
Lutheran Ladies Food Sale At Library
Lutheran Ladies Aid sponsors a Saturday afternoon sale from 2 to 5 at the library. Proceeds go to the X-ray fund. Coffee and tea will be served along with a variety of cakes and cookies the ladies are known for.
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Lutheran Ladies Aid
Officers Installed At Legion Auxiliary
The final meeting of the season saw the American Legion Auxiliary install its officers for the coming year led by Mrs. Andrew Johnson. New officers include Mrs. Ernie Sarff president and Mrs. Jack Longworth first vice president, with a slate continuing for treasurer, secretary, and other posts. Two new members, Mrs. Cliff Fenn and Mrs. Lewis Elkins, were initiated. The unit plans to raise funds for the Crippled Children’s Association and will purchase a cedar chest for a Fourth of July dance raffle, with Mrs. Andrew Johnson heading the planning committee. Hostesses were Mrs. Lester Leatherberry and Mrs. Nickerson.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Andrew Johnson
Ernie Sarff
Jack Longworth
William Lund
Earl Nickerson
Thomas Thompson
Chris Christensen
Fred Nelson
Charles Anderson
C. A. Wilder
Cliff Fenn
Lewis Elkins
Ralph Hall
Crippled Children’s Association
Lester Leatherberry
Nickerson
U S Born Japanese Held for Treason in Los Angeles
Tomoya Kawakita, a U S born citizen of Japanese ancestry who served as foreman and translator at a Japanese prison camp, is held on treason charges after a former war prisoner identified him in a Los Angeles department store and recalled “unspeakable indignities.”
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Los Angeles
Tomoya Kawakita
Bids Called for New Forest Service Float Petersburg Dock
The Forest Service invites bids to replace the current dock float at Petersburg. Bids must be submitted to the local Forest Service office by 2 p.m. June 9, 1947. Contact the local office for bid forms and the invitation copy posted at the post office.
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Forest Service
Petersburg
Forest’ Service
Posto
Cemetery Improvement Work Set for June 15
Petersburg volunteers plan a Sunday cleanup at the town cemetery under the direction of Jack Dezardo. The effort, sponsored by the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department, aims to launch the Cemetery Improvement Association’s beautification program and restore the burial ground.
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Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department
Jack Dezardo
Ryan Helps Kake Set Up School
Juneau AP report says Dr James C. Ryan Territorial Commissioner of Education will visit Kake to assist local officials in organizing a new school district after last month’s election. He will help establish a complete operating system for the district.
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Juneau
James C. Ryan
Territorial Commissioner of Education
Kake
Ryan
Protest in Hungary Angers Truman Critics Raise U N action
A strong American protest to Russia is indicated after President Truman blasted Communist seizure of power in Hungary as an outrage. The article suggests possible protests and a potential appeal to the United Nations.
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Washington
Russia
Truman
Hungary
United States
United Nations
Hospital Guild Meeting Set for June 13 at Council Chambers
A Hospital Guild meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon June 13 at the Council Chambers. Hostesses for the afternoon are Mrs ChrisChristensen and Mrs Chris Wick.
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Guilip
Hospital Guild
Council
Chris <Christensen
Chris Wick
Scow Bay Cannery Readying for Summer Season
Oscar Larson will be superintendent as eight mechanics arrive by plane from Seattle to ready the Scow Bay cannery now renamed North Pacific Canning Company, Inc. Lloyd Swanson leads local crew as machinist while Oscar Nicholson directs traps for fish. Irving Igtanloc handles commissary as Larson, veteran of Alaska canning, brings years at Port Althorp Shakan and Santa Anna.
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Oscar Larson
Seattle
Scow Bay
Parks Canning Company
North Pacific Canning Company, Inc
Lloyd Swanson
Oscar Nicholson
Irving Igtanloc
Larson
Alaska
Port Althorp
Shakan
Santa Anna
Alaska Steamship Baranof Sets Postwar Private Run
The first privately operated Alaska passenger voyage since early war days left Seattle carrying 300 passengers and a full freight load aboard the Alaska Steamship line’s SS Baranof. The Northern Voyager also departed today for Southeastern Alaska ports.
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Seattle
Alaska
Alaska Steamship Company
Baranof
Northern Voyager
Fathers Honored at Eastern Star Club Night
Eastern Star members held their season finale on Wednesday with a pot-luck supper for members and families. Fathers were honored as guests of honor. Lynn and Carol Bailey presented boutonnieres to each dad and Mrs. W. W. Bailey read a poem. Committee in charge included Mesdames Charles Anderson Cliff Fenn W. W. Bailey and Knut Thompson.
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Eastern Star
Lynn
Carol Bailey
W. W. Bailey
Mesdames
Charles Anderson
Cliff Fenn
Kniut Thompson
Fourth of July Plans by Petersburg Fire Department
The PetersburgVolunteer Fire Department will sponsor this year’s Fourth of July celebration with a parade sports events and a big dance to close the day Committees lead by Kenneth Welde with George Nicholson Larney White Les Leatherberry Dale Fleck Jess Ballard Arne Lund and Arnold Wasvick oversee entertainment The dance committee includes Thomas Thompson James Taylor Jain W Jones Walter Peterson and Marvin Kverniik The Petersburg Post American Legion will sponsor the July 3 evening dance under a yet unnamed committee.
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Petersburg
Kenneth Welde
George Nicholson
Larney White
Les Leatherberry
Dale Fleck
Jess Ballard
Arne
Europe Must Save Self Marshall Tells People
Secretary of State Marshall urged European nations to draft a reconstruction program to lift the continent economically. He promised U S assistance where practical but said the initiative must come from Europe.
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Europe
Self Marshall
Cambridge, Mass
Marshall
British Warn of Death by Mail Terror Plot
London reports grim warnings of death by mail from Jewish terrorists who have admitted a plot to send tiny bombs in letters. Safeguards are in place for top officials after Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin became a target. no casualties reported yet.
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London
Great Britain
Ernest Bevin
Petersburg Emblem Club Sets Final Meeting for June 10
The Petersburg Emblem Club will hold its last business meeting until fall next Tuesday evening June 10. Officers will be elected and final plans for the June 24 picnic will be made. All members are urged to attend.
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Petersburg Emblem Club
Private Purchase Of Federal Lands Made Possible
The Interior Department opens private purchase of small western and Alaska lands for homes camps cabins and small businesses. No land is classified for sale yet and no location or amount is estimated. Lands will be leased for a year with purchase option, 60 day deposit, and two year total payment. rentals credited to price.
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Washington
Interior Department
Alaska
Secretary of the Interior
Krug
United States
Bureau of Land Management
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
Billings
Mont
Salt Lake City
Albuquerque
N. M
Anchorage
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Customs Office
Sheldon Jackson College
State Dept
Lutheran Ladies
Legion Auxiliary
U.S
F. S
Carl Hanson
James’, Hanson
pJean Hanson
Weeese
Johnny Hanson
William Allen
Neesercecen
Walter Austin
Newton’ Cooday, Jr
Homer
Williams Ewcceemeenecces
Dick Hanson
Ey Rer
Gertie
Otnéss
Legion
Alaska Boats
Fire Department
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