03 Apr 1963
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Newspaper
Austri
Location
Seydisfjordur, Austurland, Iceland
Date
Apr 03, 1963
Page
1
Eskifjarðarsýsla hreppsnefnd halted plan to build a major fish processing factory at Mjóeyri near Eskifjord. The group debated costs and sources, noting prior state talks and a 1962 aim to proceed with Austfjordum and Reyðarfjörður sites, while awaiting government approval and harbor decisions. The document cites figures on sild production, plant capacity, and funding requirements totaling tens of millions of króna.
Reydarfirdi harbour project plans a dredge trench at the quay and removal of pilings near the quay house. Work aims to clear the harbor, with stones and fill, and extend access to build new jetty approaches. The Public Works Office will supervise, with local men hired and transport of material to Neska for harbor works.
Fragmentary Icelandic verse critiques self rule and independence, noting Jén Sigurdsson's bold stance. Benedikt Sveinsson leads the freedom effort after Sigurésson’s fall, arguing life and rights hinge on guardians of national liberty and sea rights.
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