Alaskan fishing boom boosts crews and cab culture
The Mt McKinley visits Petersburg amid Alaska’s thriving fishing season. Fishermen expect seven weeks of profit up to 10 000 dollars per man after costs as canneries run day and night. Anchorage and Sitka surge with oil boom style activity as taxis fill the streets and waterfront characters mingle with crews from boats, canneries, and villages.
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Petersburg
Alaska
Alaskan
Texas
Anchorage
Sitka
Nazi Airfield Fears Prompt Colombian Action
In Bogota the war ministry announced investigations into reports of illegal airfields on German citizens property between Barranquilla and Cartagena. Authorities say measures are underway to protect sovereignty and Pan American solidarity and to address any irregularities near the Panama Canal.
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Bogota
Colombia
U.P
Cartagena
Barranquilla
Colomia
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
Bar
No Move Made on Gas Sale Restrictions
Washington reports the Defense Petroleum Coordination Office took no action to lift restrictions on motor fuel sales despite a Senate committee finding East Coast supply adequate for motorists. Acting Petroleum Coordinator Ralph K. Davies said cooperation remains essential, noting low stocks on the East coast and possible shortages if restrictions are eased.
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Washington
Senate
East
Defense Petroleum Coordination Office
Ralph K. Davies
Pat Lon
Davies
Maloney
Conectnicut
Subcommittee
Seaboard
Ickes
Senate Committee
Secret bomber detector to be used in war games
The U S Air Force unveiled a portable radio based bomber detection device that identifies approaching enemy bombers, determines their flight path, and relays data to command centers without human observers. It will be tested as the major new element in forthcoming war games across a 142 000 square mile area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
U.P
United States Air Force
Carlyle Wash
Second Air Task Forces
Air Force
Alaska's thriving slums expose a harsh democracy
A harsh view depicts waterfront slums in Alaska where wrecks prosper by preying on fishermen trappers soldiers and workers. The writer claims profits from theft and coercion far exceed wages, portraying a vivid but accusatory snapshot of economic disparity in the territory.
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Alaska
Wire Tack Seeks Runaway Dog
A missing dog notice states a male Scottie ran away Monday morning. The dog is about months old with long shaggy hair and is missed by a four year old child. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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Tack
Scottie
Social Security Tax Return Deadline Near Sept 30
Dewey Reed of the Amarillo Social Security Office urged employers to file the quarterly tax return after September 30. Each employer must list every employee’s name, Social Security account number, and wages paid for the previous year, sending the wage report and taxes to the Internal Revenue Collector before Treasury checks route it to the Social Security Board for crediting to each worker’s old age and survivors account.
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Office of Internal Revenue
Dewey Reed
Amarillo
Social Security Board
Reed
Collector of Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
3000 Troops to be Released From 45th Infantry Division
The 45th infantry division plans to demobilize 3000 men from Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona who enlisted for one year after mobilization in 1940. They will return to Camp Barkley, Texas, for discharge as war games loom, with many potentially reenlisting. General Key noted the move will reduce combat strength but hopes for reenlistments.
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Leon Kay Lake
Camp Barkley
Abilene
Tex
J. C. Styron
Williams. Key
45Th
Oklahoma City
Beverly Conner
Third Army General Staff
Wage posting issues from name and account number mismatches
Wages are tied to the employee’s name and Social Security number on the account card and added to the worker’s ledger. Discrepancies in the name hinder posting wages, requiring employer records check and often direct contact with the employee to adjust the account.
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Ployee
First Statewide Blackout Shocks New Mexico Tonight
In New Mexico the first statewide blackout will drop all lights from Indian councils to airports except Fort Wingate near Gallup. Civilian observers will monitor 68 towns as air raid drills unfold with 25,000 volunteers, sirens, flares, and mock bombers.
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Santa FE
N. M
U.P
New Mexico
Indian Council
Fort Wingate
Gallup
Albuquerque
el Paso
Las Vegas
Tucumcani
Civitan Club Meets For Casual Dutch Lunch Tonight
Civitan members in Amarillo greet the evening with a 7:30 gathering at 1608 West Eighth Avenue. No business or speeches, only fun as announced.
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Amarillo
The
Civitan
West Eighth Avenue
Public hearing on zoning change for 2400 02 South Polk
City of Amarillo plans a public hearing before the City Commission at 8 p m on Tuesday Sept 30 1941 to consider rezoning Lots 9 10 Block 79 Mrs M D Oliver Eable Addition from A Dwelling Area to D Retail Area on the Official Zoning Map. City Secretary Katheryne Burwell issues notice.
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Polk Street
City Commission of the
City of
Amarillo
M. D. Oliver- Eable
Commission Chamber
Katheryne Burwell
Townsend Basket Picnic Sunday in Amarillo Founder's Day
The 18th district Townsend members of Amarillo host a Founder's Day basket picnic at the west end of Ellwood Park in Amarillo on Sunday. The Axtel Junior Cowboy Band provides music and W. B. Ethridge of Sherman will give the address on the Townsend plan.
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Congressional District
Townsend
Ellwood Park
Amarillo
Axtel Junior Cowboy
W. 8. Ethridge
Sherman
Miami's 2000 cafes and dining spots feed vast crowds
The winter resort area of Miami hosts about 2000 restaurants and dining rooms serving an estimated 300000 meals daily.
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Miami
Fila
U.P
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MT. Mckinley
Ane Actes Texay
H. V. Robertson & CO
Accountants & Auditors
Oliver-Eatie Sidg
Amani
Ranquilla
By Richard C. Hottelet
P.O. Boral St. Station
York
Kentucky
F. H. Taylor, Jr
Old Taylor
Bond
NATIONAL O/CLEERS PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Ntw
Third Army
Carlsbad
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Colo
International Typographical Union
Acs Rae
Jayne
America
Townsend Basket
Christopher
Cretney's Drug
Prale's
Zale
Alonso
Ciate
Polk
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