Alaska Representative Pushes for Unbudgeted Projects
Rep Ralph Rivers of Alaska urged the House Appropriations Committee to fund authorized but unbudgeted studies and projects. Proposed amounts include Wrangell Narrows 786000, Gastineau Channel bar 360000, Skagway River flood control 500000, Nenana River 100000, and Knik and Turnagain Arm study 50000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ralph Rivers
Dalaska
Kennedy
Rivers
House Appropriations
Wrangell Narrows
Gastineau Channel Bar
Skagway River
Nenanay River
Knik and Turnagain Arm
Port of Anchorage eyes raw log shipments to Japan
The Port of Anchorage seeks a waiver of its manufacturing policy to allow shipping raw cottonwood logs from Alaska to Japan. Commissioner Phil Holdsworth said logs from state lands require natural resources department consent and noted Japanese interest in cottonwood for panels and furniture. Weather outlook shows unsettled conditions with rain, gusty winds, and below normal temperatures.
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Juneau
Anchorage
Ake
Catate
Japan
Commissioner of Natural Resources
Phil Holdsworth
Alaska
Department of Natural Resources
Holdsworth
Bids Open July 6 For Kake Portage Cove Float Project
Juneau Alaska bids will be opened July 6 by the Department of Public Works for a Portage Cove Kake approach and float project. The plan calls for 3230 square feet of floats a 307 foot six foot wide approach a 50 foot gangway and 469 feet of moorage piling. The contractor must start within 45 days of notice to proceed and finish within 75 days after notice.
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Juneau
Department of Public Works
Portage Cove
Kake
Cort Howard
Alaska Division of Water and Harbors
Howard
Dr Coon Leases Space for New Clinic in Town
Dr D A Coon a Tacoma physician plans a new clinic in the old Trading Union building after remodeling. He will move with his wife Darlene and three children Debbie Kathy Cindy ages 4 6 6, and his RN wife will join him in the office. The Coons identify as Alaskans and have roots in Sitka and photography work with the Afton family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene
Debbie
Kathy
Cindy
Dr. Coon
Sitka
Coons
Union And Contractor Talks To Resume Monday
Talks between the Associated General Contractors and seven construction unions resume Monday after a spring break. Negotiations began in February and stalled March 10, with two year contracts expiring March 15. Unions reportedly authorized limited strikes to strengthen their position, seeking wage and benefit increases plus camp provisions and travel pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated General Contractors
Uinions
Alben Peterson
Petersen
Ean
Esc
Fourth of July Sales Contest At Petersburgh Chamber
The Petersburgh Chamber of Commerce launches a Fourth of July sales contest with ticket sellers eligible for show passes as prizes. Top seller earns a six month two person theater pass, while others win five to one month passes. The committee plans booth operations and hopes volunteers partner with organizers for booths and personal item booths. Fireworks for the grand finale have arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
Bob Fitzhugh
Fitzhugh
Rosellini Replies To Bartlett On Alaska Mail Change
Washington Governor Rosellini defends Alaska statehood and backs a Senate hearing on proposals to switch Alaska mail delivery from ship to overland trucks. He says he supports Alaska’s leaders and aims to illuminate the issue rather than gain political advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Albert D. Rosellini
Alaska
E. L. Bartlett
Bartlett
Rosellini
Washington
Senate
Northwest
Portland Canal Opens Ketchikan for Gillnet Fishing
Alaska Fish and Game reminds gillnet fishing opens Sunday June 11 in Portland Canal and Pearse canals with waters between the international boundary and a line through Akeku point Male point Dark point High point Tongass reef light Boat rock light Trée point light to the border. Bristol Bay bound sailors leave Seattle after ratifying a salmon contract raising red salmon pay to 34 cents and other pays to 5 percent. season runs June 20 to July 26.
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Portland Canal
Ketchikan
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Portland
Pearse
Akeku Point
Male Point
Bristol Bay
Seattle
Alaska Fishermen's Union
Elks Flag Day Program planned in Petersburg
Vern Counter of Petersburg Elks calls for a community Flag Day renewal on June 14. Carl Beyer named chairman to plan the event held at 7:30 p.m. with Boy Scouts assistance. Counter notes Flag Day history and Elks tribute across 1 050 lodges nationwide since 1908. Polio vaccine available at Dr. R C Smith office with free shots for those not previously immunized.
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Vern Counter
Petersburg
Elks
Stars and Stripes
Counter
the Elks
Carl Beyer
Continental Congress
Lodge Hall
Boy Scouts
R. C. Smith
Alaska Department of Health
Marie Ellen Thynes Weds Walter Michl
Miss Marie Ellen Thynes wed Mr Walter Michl on June 3 at Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Joseph A Luthro officiating. The ceremony featured a white satin gown and petal bouquet. reception at the Thynes home and plans to reside in Juneau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Ellen Thynes
Walter Michl
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Joseph A. Luthro
Clara Nordgren
Les Hollingsworth
Diane Lund
J.A. Luthro
Love
Peter Thynes
Carl Thynes
Petersburg
Western Washington College
Seattle
Halibut Survey Under Way In Western Alaska Waters
Three trawlers of the International Pacific Halibut Commission are in western Alaska waters for a year long halibut research survey. The effort is described as urgent due to foreign ships exploring the area. Director of investigations Henry Dunlop notes shared funding among Canada the U S and others. Vessels include the St Michael Arthur H and Morning Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halibut Research
Seattle
International Pacific Halibut Commission
Alaska
Henry Dunlop
Commission
Apprenteaniety. 90 000 Inc
Canada
U.S
St. Michael
Arthur H
Morning Star
Waterfront Second Round Halibut Landings Reported
Various vessels landed halibut this week with totals listed for Bald er 34000 pounds Gjoa 10000 Erna 3100 Lenor 20000 Augusta 34000 Harmony 23000 Lois W 14000 Whidby 17000 Hazel S 19000 Astrid 13000 Spencer II 31000 Zarembo 35000 Roseline 18500 Eunice 21000 Se anna 33000 Co op advance noted 12 18 and 10 best price 17 20 and 10 cents for mediums large and chick Seattle price up to 22 25 and Prince Rupert 15 15.5 and 19.6 20.1 Troll king price up to 55 cents per pound Petersburg reported 150 tons landed Tuesday Tanana due next.
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Balder
Gjoa
Erna
Lenor
Augusta
Harmony
Lois W
Whidby
Hazel S
Astrid
Spencer II
Zarembo
Roseline
Eunice
Seanna
Seattle
Prince Rupert
Petersburg
Galena
Tanana
Petersburg Chamber Tables Action On Seward Mail Protest
The Petersburg Chamber of Commerce voted to table endorsing a Seward protest against trucking mail to interior points until Anchorage and Fairbanks chambers are consulted and post office hearings are held. President Dave Ohmer chaired the meeting and noted potential layoffs in the shellfish industry under new federal wage rules.
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Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
Seward
Seward Chamber of Commerce
Alaska Steamship, Co
Petersburg Chamber
Anchorage
Fairbanks
Post Office Department
Egan
Dave Ohmer
Chamber
Bernice Stokke
Sitka
Ketchikan
Beauty Salon Reopens In Petersburg With New Stylist
Hair stylist George Coe re opens a beauty salon in Petersburg naming George's Modern Beauty Salon. Located in the Wheeler Building in the former Helen's shop, it follows Coe's move from Bremerton Washington where he previously owned a shop. He brings about 15 years of styling experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Coe
Petersburg
George
Alaska Logger's Association Meeting In Petersburg Notables Hail Industry
J E Longworth and P D Hanson addressed the Petersburg ALA gathering. Sixty one attendees at Beachcomber Inn heard from loggers, buyers, sawmill and pulp mill leaders. Clarence Kramer chaired with Bob Pickerall assisting.
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ALA
Longworth
Hanson
J. E Longworth
P. D. Hanson
Alaska Logger’s Association
Petersburg
Beachcomber Inn
Clarence Kramer
Sitka
Bob Pickerall
Ketchikan
U. S. News Editor Visits Petersburg on State Tour
E M Mac Chrysler regional editor of U S News and World Report toured Petersburg yesterday accompanied by chamber of commerce officials. His office is listed as Ottawa while the magazine’s main office remains in Washington D C.
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U.S. News
E. M
Mac” Chrysler
U. S. News and World Report
Petersburg
Ottawa
Canada
Washington, D.C
Chrysler
Chamber of Commerce
Bidding Sought for Tagging Boats in Petersburg District
Alaska Department of Fish and Game solicits bids to charter a purse seine vessel for tagging salmon in Seymour Canal area of Stephens Passage. Petersburg-Wrangell seiners urged to bid. Tagging runs five weeks from June 19 to July 22 1961 with schedule changes before and after the purse seine season. Bids due June 15 1961. John Vania leads tagging ops. details from State Purchasing Office or E J Huizer.
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Juneau
Seymour Canal
Stephens Passage
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Petersburg - Wrangell
State
E. J. Huizer
Alaska
Department of Fish and Game
Subport
John Vania
ADFG
Petersburg
Fish Price Report from Southeast Alaska Ports
The Fish and Wildlife Service reports 276500 pounds of halibut and 17700 pounds of salmon landed in Southeastern Alaska ports yesterday with Pelican highest landing. Ketchikan moved 46700 pounds of halibut at 10 13 cents and 20 cents for medium. Petersburg 190000 pounds at 10 17 and 20 cents. Juneau 20000 pounds with no price listed. Prices shown: large red 55 cents, large white 35, medium red 32, small red 25, small white 15.
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Seattle
Fish and Wildlife Service
Alaska
Ketchikan
Petersburg
Juneau
Pelican
Petersog
Wrangell
Sitka
Coho Trolling Season Moves to June 15, 1961
The Alaska Board of Fish and Game moved the coho trolling season opening to June 15, 1961. Officials said the change aims to align with other regions and season interests, not due to a predicted increase in coho numbers. Commissioner C. Anderson commented on reviewing the coho population as part of the decision.
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Junhau
Alaska Board of Fish and Game
ADFG
Coho
C. Anderson
Visiting Son Opens Petersburg Visit With Local Worker
Mr and Mrs Meredith Johnson of Trenton New Jersey arrived in Petersburg yesterday for a brief visit with their son Jake Johnson a local United States Forest Service employee.
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Meredith Johnson
Trenton
N. J
Petersburg
Jake Johnson
U. S. Forest Service
Designer Reveals Alaska Ferry Ship Specifications
Seattle designers Philip F. Spaulding & Associates outline three 18 knot Southeastern Alaska ferries of 351 feet with 108 vehicles and 500 passengers, plus a smaller Homer to Kodiak vessel. Vessels load via stern and side ports with a Homer Kodiak elevator system for tidal operations.
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Seattle Up
Alaska
Philip F. Spaulding & Associates
Seattle
Prince Rupert
B. C
Ketchikan
Wrangell
Petersburg
Sitka
Juneau
Haines
Skagway
Homer
Kodiak
Allaska Ferries
Homer-Kodiak
Senate panel approves Pautzke for Fish and Wildlife post
The Senate Commerce Committee unanimously approved Clarence F. Pautzke of Seattle to be U S Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife. The panel acted Wednesday with similar approval given the day before.
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Washington
Kennedy
Clarence F. Pautzke
Seattle
U. S
Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife
Senate
Commerce Committee
Senate restores funds to replace North Star ship
The Senate approved 48 to 43 restoring 375000 dollars cut by the appropriations committee from the interior department appropriation bill. The funds would provide a large vessel to carry supplies to Alaska Indians in place of the North Star.
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North Star
Washington
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Interior Department
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