Signals officers shuffled as Edwards moves to Mitchell Field
Major Paul Edwards of the U S Signal Corps in Seattle transfers to Mitchell Field New York. Major George L Townsend also from Seattle succeeds Edwards in Washington and takes over his post. Rear Admiral Harry Yarnall retired former Asiatic Fleet commander says an export embargo on Japan would not trigger U S hostilities. He warns it would be a personal crisis for Japan to risk another major war.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Paul Edwards
U. S. Signal Corps
Seattle
Mitchell Field
New York
George L. Townsend
Signal Corps
Edwards
Harry Yarnall
Asiatic Fleet
Japan
United
Northern California Flood Extends into Sacramento Valley
A five day flood spreads destruction down the Sacramento Valley threatening Colusa where about one hundred families have evacuated. Waters breach dikes along a 150 mile front as authorities fight the rising waters. Looting reported in Redding near the stricken area. Four drownings are attributed to the flood.
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San Francisco
California
Sacramento Valley
Colusa
Redding
Aberdeen Plywood Plant Destroyed by Fire
Aberdeen Plywood Company's large Gray's Harbor plant was destroyed by fire early today, with an estimated loss of 700000 dollars. Firefighting units battled the blaze to prevent spread to nearby facilities and homes. No injuries were immediately reported.
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Aberdeen
Aberdeen Plywood Company
Gray’s Harbor
Seattle Alaska Plane Hearings Concluded
The Civil Aeronautics Authority completed hearings on the proposed Seattle to Juneau air service after extra technical testimony. Joe Crosson, Alaskan pioneer, described the route as essential to the Territory’s transport system and vital to Alaska’s development, saying experienced men are competent for the job.
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Washington
Mar
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Joe Crosson
Alaska
Crosson
Weather report from local station by Mrs John Johannesson
A weekly weather summary compiled at the local Weather Bureau Station by Mrs John Johannesson. The report records daily conditions and notable temperature ranges for the past seven days.
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John Jo
Petersburg youth killed in Raymond Washington auto crash
Martin Holm nineteen year old son of Ole and Mrs Holm was killed instantly last Saturday in a Raymond Washington automobile accident. He had just celebrated his nineteenth birthday on January eighteenth and was a freshman at Parkland Pacific Lutheran College. His brother Norman flew to Wrangell to bring the body back for funeral services in Petersburg.
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Martin Holm
Ole Holm
Raymond
Martin
Parkland Pacific Lutheran College
Petersburg
Norman
Wrangell
Tony Schwamm
Princess Louise
Vancouver
Seattle
Northland
Lutheran Church
Mrs. Holm
Mt. Rainier
Chamber backs fur farmers on summer salmon fishing plan
At a Wednesday meeting the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce approved seeking modified fisheries rules to allow fur industry anglers to fish after the regular season for salmon, provided fish are not sold to canneries or buyers during the open period. The group authorized Chairman Earl Ohmer to contact Acting Fisheries Commissioner Charles Jackson.
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Chamber of Commerce
Earl Ohmer
Charles Jackson
Kelly
Tony Schwamm
GAA
Washington, D. C
Petersburg
PAA
Seattle Juneau Clippers
Gruening
Dimond
Alaska
Richard Colp
Utah
Washington State
Ben Paris
Seattle
Russia buys no gasoline in the United States says survey
Gallup survey shows Dewey leading among Republicans while Russia is reported to have purchased no gasoline in the United States, outlining political and economic angles.
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Russia
U. S
Gallup
Dewey
Thirty Candidates Nominated for City Offices at Caucus
About forty residents attended the political caucus at Council Chambers Monday night and nominated thirty candidates for municipal offices to be decided April 2. Nominations included mayor and three council seats, with filings open until March 16.
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Peter Jorgenson
J. O. Rude
Clausen
Ed Lotken
Lester Elkins
H. Brough
Robert Allen
Nazi Air Raids on Ships Reported
British sources say German air raiders attacked convoy ships but no ships were hit. Norwegian steamer Brett was bombed and machine gunned while 5800 ton Mirella sank after hitting a mine, leaving eleven men missing and six found adrift.
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London
Brett
Mirella
France reports two cargo ships lost in mid February
Paris government confirms two cargo ships missing in mid February. One 3500 ton vessel torpedoed with fifteen lives lost. The other 5300 ton ship struck a mine with four crew killed.
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Paris
Card Parties to Aid Vikings Trip North
Charitable card parties to benefit the Vikings organize for tomorrow evening. Hostesses charge fifty cents per guest and run four tables of six hands each. Prizes for high, second and low scores in bridge pinochle and hearts will be awarded Sunday night at the Coliseum Theater.
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Fairbanks
Coliseum Theater
Jack King
David Westerberg
Fur Rendezvous activity marks Alaska Game Commission session
The Alaska Game Commission held meetings February 17 in Anchorage with 22 attendees including commissioners Wildlife Agents and staff. Furs were auctioned from violations while four regular buyers attended and Ketcham Goldstein Schwegler participated. Rescue of CAA Pilot Benton Davis followed a mountain mishap near Portage Pass.
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Earl Ohmer
Alaska
Yukon
Commission
Anchorage
Ohmer
T and
Wildlife
Lan Ketcham
Charles Goldstein
John Schwegler
Game Commission
W.E. Crouch
George Frossick
Biological Survey
Ashington
D. C
Chambbers of Commerce
Department of Interior
Anchorage City Council
Chamber of
Cmmerce
KFQD
Mike
Chamber of Commerce
CAA
Benton Davis
Glenn Collins
Clarence Rhode
Davis
J. K. McWilliams
Collins
Rhode
Portage Pass
Mr. Ohmer
Fairbanks
Game ‘Commission
Juneau
Whitehorse
Bob
Paul Treten
Douglas Colp
Petersburg
Warner Wyckoff
Forest Service
Roosevaluid Tests Term Limit Amid Wartime Ship Boost
An unclear report notes testing of a third term claim linked to Roosevaluid amid wartime shipbuilding efforts hitting a peak this fiscal year. It mentions Nazi references and a focus on naval construction trends.
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Rene
Roosevaluid
Donations swell fire dept truck fund at Petersburg event
Donations to the Volunteer Fire Department for a new truck are rising after a February 21 dance and Fire Prevention Week. Listed contributors include the Petersburg Vessel Owners Association and Deep Sea Fishermen's Association with varied amounts and several individual donors such as Lindstrom and Seay & Cafe among others.
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Retersburg
jVessel
Deep Sea Pishermen
Lind- Strom
Seay
Finnish Communique Reports Heavy Air Activity Over Area
Finnish military communique says several hundred enemy planes flew over the region and engaged in fierce battles. It adds that Finnish air forces bombed an enemy air base traffic junction and trains.
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Helsinki
Congress Upends Panama Canal Lock Funding Plan
The Panama Canal lock project faced House opposition as the War Department budget lost a $15 million request. The Appropriations Committee approved only $850,000 for lock plans, prompting expectation of a presidential appeal to restore the original funding. Roosevelt may urge Senate action after his canal visit this week.
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Washington, D. C
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
War Department
House Appropriations Committee
House of Representatives
Senate
Robber Returns part of $1300 Insurance Heist
In Worcester Massachusetts three days after two masked men robbed Mary Monopoly a 60 year old widow of 1300 dollars one assailant returned to the scene and handed back 1000 dollars.
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Wiorcester
Mass
Mary Monopoly
War Fails to Spur U S Oil Exports
Report notes that despite wartime disruption and higher tensions global demand, the United States does not increase shipments of crude abroad. Officials cite domestic needs and strategic reserves as reasons for keeping oil at home.
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United States
Halibut Curtailment Conference Adjourns in Petersburg
Delegates from Seattle Prince Rupert Ketchikan Petersburg Juneau and Vancouver meet at City Council Chambers to set voluntary curtailment rules for the coming season. Arnold Wasvick chairs the conference as H E Lokken serves as secretary. banquet at Sonse of Norway Hall ends with praise for Petersburg hospitality.
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Vessel Owners’ Association
Deep Sea Fishermen’s Union
Petersburg
Seattle
Prince Rupert
Ketchikan
Juneau
Vancouver
Sonse of Norway Hall
Pete Jorgenson
Ralph Loken
Loken
Anton Noreide
Thomas Lando
Arnold Israelson
Clara Lando
Lorraine Rude
Bernice Mathisen
Ruth Lee
Fred Nelson
Arnold Wasvick
H. E. Lokken
Lokken
Seattle Vessel Owners’ Association
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