08 Apr 1944
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Newspaper
Kodiak Mirror
Location
Kodiak, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1944
Page
1
Pearl, Tommy Jones, Jim Pierce and others faced subpoenas this week as they left by plane for Anchorage where the grand jury opens. Joe Moreno and Josy Jerling were among those subpoenaed. several witnesses were reported missing. A biographical note mentions Mildred Richardson a former Kodiak waitress and soldier Herman Lind.
Government departments including War Navy and Justice oppose immediate Alaska statehood. They cite costs and readiness concerns and urge delaying enactment to allow Alaska to adjust its judicial setup and governance. Delegates report recommendations to defer the bill until after the current war period.
The Mirror reports creation of the 17th Naval District for Alaska and the Aleutians with Rear Admiral Fr. M Whiting in command. In Kodiak, Emil Knudsen won the mayoralty amid a large turnout, with Warren A. Taylor and James Pierce as council members. tie vote details and eligibility questions noted. Municipal election rules and who may serve as officials are clarified by a wire from the Attorney General's office.
Griffin Memorial hospital guild announces a benefit dance on Saturday April 22 at Blooms hall. Tickets go on sale in advance with limited numbers to prevent crowding. Dancing from 8 30 p m to 12 00 a m.
E L Bob Bartlett, Democratic candidate for Delegate to Congress, wired from Anchorage that he started for Kodiak two days earlier but was forced back and, due to the late date, canceled his trip here.
The official argued for retaining all public property and vacant lands inappropriated for state ownership. He claimed the move would give one state vast federal resources for every resident. Ickes opposed transferring fisheries to state control and urged cooperation with federal agencies to develop Alaska's resources before statehood.
City election results show 368 defective ballots and 13 votes cast in a mayoral contest. Officials include Emil Knudsen, Charles Madsen, W F Lewis, Warren A Taylor, James Pierce, James Martz, Jack Delane, Charles Hopp, Stanley Nelson, Paul Johnson, Leo Tyler, Pat Cannon, Tom Nach, Henry Haag, Clyde Galbreath, and W. A. Cannon.
Frank McConaghy arrived aboard the reconditioned Duncan to supervise operations for the cannery set to start June 1. A new two story warehouse will replace the old, the cannery will be enlarged with a 70 foot one story addition, and a high speed line will replace the 4 pound line. A sliming machine is on the way. Glen Palmer, returning to Seattle, will captain the tender Cougar to Kodiak, a vessel purchased this year.
Mrs. Sigrid Wodlinger was admitted to GM hospital this week after an X ray showed a fractured ankle bone from a fall at home a week earlier.
World renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin arrives in Kodiak for a tour of Army and Navy establishments. Concerts are set for Army theaters Saturday and Navy theaters Sunday with townspeople invited. Pass information available from the Army Public Relations office.
The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce voted Thursday night to denounce the Wallgren fish bill and urged opposing its passage. Delegate Anthony Dimond in Washington described the bill as largely objectionable to most Alaskans and warned it would grant perpetual exclusive leases to trap sites, risk inheritance of estates by heirs, and lack safeguards for Alaskan residents.
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