Small Boat Halibut Clash Prompts Fisheries Limits Debate
Local fishermen urge International Fisheries Commission to set area one and two boundaries and enforce lay up and poundage limits to protect small Alaska boats. Debates include licensing, Hecate Straits inclusion, and fair distribution as more vessels enter the trade. Mrs. Marie Loy returns to Juneau from Sitka and Skagway.
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International Fisheries Commission
Alaska
Hecate Straits
Area Two
Marie Loy
Skagway
Sitka
Juneau
War Bond drive urges full support as deadline nears
With under three weeks left to reach the E Bond quota, Petersburg reports $26,718.75 sold, 53.2 percent of target. Officials urge citizens to back the effort as servicemen go overseas, stressing the need to meet and exceed the quota before the big push.
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Petersburg
Council Debates Hospital Site Selection and Bar License
Town Council weighs two sites for a new hospital the present location and the old ball park on Seventh Street with the park favored for size and grounds. Discussion also covers the dog issue and tables Abe Brackney’s cocktail bar license application.
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Ball Park
Seventh Street
Abe Brackney
Butter Shortage Looms in Alaska Across War Ration
Merchants in Alaska face a butter shortage as Alaska loses war zone status and must share rations with Washington. No extra allotment to Washington leaves Alaska and Seattle merchants at only 25 percent of their needs.
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Alaska
Washington State
Washington
Senate to Hear Conference Report on UN Charter
The Senate will receive a full San Francisco Conference report next week from two members. American delegates expect ratification but not immediately, as hearings likely start in July after conference debates become available. Connally and Vandenberg will depart after President Truman’s address on the closing session.
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San Francisco
United States Senate
United Nations Peace Organization
Senate
Truman
Berlin
Connally
Senate Foreign Relations
Vandenberg
Round the world PAA flights resume postwar travel
Pan American Airways Atlantic division announces round world commercial flights with a New York start. The $700 or less trip includes Lisbon Marseille Rome Athens Cairo Basra Karachi Calcutta then Bangkok Canton Tokyo Paramushiro Anchorage Seattle San Francisco back to New York. Reservations have begun for 11 passengers.
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New York
Europe
Lisbon
Marseille
Rome
Athens
Cairo
Basra
Karachi
Calcutta
Atlantic
Bangkok
Canton
Tokyo
Paramushiro
Anchorage
Seattle
San Francisco
Guerillas Split Japanese Forces in Luzon Advance
Fili pino guerrillas led by Col Russel Volckmann crossed the Cagayan River to seize Tuguegarao the provincial capital and its airport 35 miles north of Quingan in Isabela. MacArthur said the feint was supported by U S Sixth Army artillery and Fifth Airforce planes in a daring operation.
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Manila
Russel Volckmann
Luzon
Cagayan River
Cagayan Province
Tuguegaras
Douglas MacArthur
U. S. Sixth Army
Fifth Airforce
Qyagan
Isabela Province
U.S. 37Th Infantry
Okinawa Secured as Japs Surrender
Guam June 22 AP Okinawa captured after heavy losses. Nimitz reports Japanese casualties at 90 401 through Wednesday with 4 000 prisoners taken and total Ryukyus operation casualties at 45 029. Many Japanese soldiers surrendering, some led by officers.
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Guam
Okinawa
Chester W. Nimitz
Ryukyus
Nimitz
Jackson Plans Collective Trial For German War Criminals
Justice Jackson announced the United States plan to prosecute Germany's arch war criminals in a single trial and hoped it could begin before summer's end. He said he could not speak for Britain Russia or France, though no objections had been raised. UK officials said UK America France and Russia will meet in London to draft a list of major criminals and set trial plans.
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London
Justice Jackson
United States
Germany
Jackson
Britain
Russia
France
Nutrition Facts in Technicolor at Local High School
A public health presentation titled Nutrition Facts in Technicolor will be shown at the high school auditorium next Tuesday evening. Admission is free and organizers hope many attendees will participate.
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Department of Health
Fourth of July celebration set in Petersburg with parades and dances
Firemen's committee plans a July 3 church hall dance sponsored by the American Legion. July 4 features a parade with float and kid get-up prizes, lunch, kids races, fishing and rowboat races with sign ups at the Public Dock, a baseball game, and evening Firemen's dance at the Sons of Norway hall with promises of good music for a traditional old fashioned Fourth.
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American Legion
Sons of Norway
Duke Miller
Sons of Norway Hall
Petersburg
Truman Designates Rayburn Successor
President Truman asks Congress to name Speaker Sam Rayburn his successor if he cannot complete his term. Under current rules succession would pass to Secretary of State, Edward R. Stettinius Jr., with no elected vice president for nearly four years.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
House
Sam Reyburn
Texas
White House
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Olympia
Opening Date Set for Summer Child Care Center
Miss Rae Burke will supervise the center with Monday July 2 as the opening. Enrollment and class organization will occur July 2 and 3, with July 4 as a holiday. Any child over two accompanied by employed mothers may attend. a nominal fee is charged and meals are provided. Hank Grindrod to teach. kitchen and dining under Mrs Lowise Preuschoft.
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Rae Burke
Hank’ ‘Grindrod
Baby Girl Strands in ERLING Incident
A brief local scene report notes a baby girl found stranded near ERLING. Authorities, responding emergency crews, urge caution and announce ongoing safety checks and investigations. Community members express concern while officials coordinate with hospitals and social services.
Petersburg All Stars edge Coast Guard in tense Sunday clash
The Petersburg All Stars edged the Coast Guard team with superb fielding and solid pitching as Switzer of the CGs was tagged out trying to turn a triple into a homer. Rumors say the All Stars may bring in a SPAR ball club from the south. Weather permitting, a game is scheduled this Sunday at 2 pm on the high school grounds.
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Petersburg
All-Stars
Floating Mines Off Alaska Coast Warned By Coast Guard
The Coast Guard reports floating mines along the Alaska coast and warns fishermen and boat operators to exercise extreme caution. Do not approach unidentified drifting metallic objects. do not attempt to handle spherical or buoy shaped objects. Report sightings immediately to the nearest U S Coast Guard or Naval station.
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Coast Guard
Alaska
U.S. Coast Guard
Naval Station
Plans for Petersburg Hospital Move Forward
Mayor Arnold Wasvick and town council advance plans for a new hospital. They inspected the old ball grounds site on Wednesday, the authorities’ and staff’s unanimous choice, but no final decision is yet made. Residents will have a chance to voice opinions before site or plans are chosen.
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Arnold Wasvick
Wasvick
Petersburg
Huge War Supply Bill Advances to House Floor
Washington reports the 38 billion dollar War Department supply measure moves to the House. Army leaders promise speedier operations against Japan and a fast end to the war. In Olympia Truman lauds the San Francisco Conference, discusses food price control and Alaska highway plans with officials. He denies plans to remove Ickes and affirms support for postwar highway completion.
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Washington
Japan
Amy
Olympia
Truman
San Francisco
White House
Senate
Portland
British Columbia
Gruening
Magnuson
Canada
Ickes
Krug
WPB
Alaska highway route favored by president in early stage
Seattle reports the president supports early completion of the Alaska highway through central British Columbia. Alaska commissioner Donald MacDonald says BC should have a voice in route selection and may influence final alignment. Kemp Freeman of the Pacific Northwest Trade Association and Tacoma Chamber of Commerce officials welcome the news, signaling regional optimism.
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Seattle
Alask
Ithrough
Donald MacDonald
Alaska
Alaska’ International Highway Commission
British Columbia
Kemper
Freeman
Pacific Northwest Trade Association
T. A. Stevenson
Tacoma Chamber
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Fairbanks
Council
PAA
Rayburn
Erling
Ily
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