Proposed Ferry System Gains Boost From 3 Day Conference
Alaska officials and Hawaii delegates attended a Vancouver Victoria and Seattle conference on ferry systems. Senator Al Owen said discussions by Pacific Northwest ferry experts highlighted designs like the Coho. Alaska plans two ferries: Prince Rupert to Haines area and Kodiak to Homer and Anchorage.
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Alaska
Vancouver
Victoria
B. C
Seatte
Hawaii
Sen al Owen
Uganik
Pacific Northwest
Phillip F. Spaulding
Seattle Marine Architect
R. J. Acheson
Black Ball Transport, Inc
Capt
C. J. Williams
CPR Systems
B. C. Coast Steamship Service
I. D . Birse
Washington State Ferries
Washington State
Coho
Prince Rupert
Juneau
Haines
Chorage
Owen
Anchorage
Homer
Kodiak
Sen
Nanaimo
Richard A. Downing
Department of Public Works
George Nichols
Department of Administration
al Owen
John Coghill
Nenana
Frank Chapados
Fairbanks
Donald Harris
McGrath
House
Senate
Swimming Pool Project To Dominate Chamber Meeting
Dr. Bob Johnson announces that a progress report on the swimming pool project will lead next week's Chamber of Commerce session at Island Fountain. A discussion will follow the special committee's review plus reports on other civic projects. Art Brooks will discuss developments from the Alaska State Tourist Convention in Juneau.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bob Johnson
Chamber
Art Brooks
Juneau
Home Decorating Contest Set With Savings Bond Prizes
Kodiak residents may enter a Christmas home decorating contest with two $25 savings bonds as prizes. Prizes go to a civilian and an enlisted man whose homes are judged best. George Cornelius of Kodiak Aleutian Realty Co announces the contest and judges will include Kodiak’s mayor and a rep from American Legion and health groups. Entry is free with registration at the Realty office by December 15.
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George Cornelius
Kodiak- Aleutian Realty Co
Kodiak
Health and Warfare
American Legion
Cornelius
Democrats Lead Scant In House Shift In State Legislature
Complete state election returns show Democrats with a slim 22 to 18 majority in the state House as the Legislature prepares to convene. Republicans gain seven seats in the Southcentral region, two in Central, and three in Southeast districts, with Democratic challengers unseating three Republican incumbents.
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House of Representatives
BPW MEET AT MRS SORUM HOME IN DECEMBER
The Kodiak Business and Professional Women's Club holds its regular meeting Monday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Mary Sorum with cohostesses Mrs Lorraine Rhein and Mrs Lillian Lamme.
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BPW
Kodiak Business and Professional Women's Club
Mary Sorum
Lorraine Rhein
Lillian Lamme Ar
New seven digit calls at Naval Station with 487 prefix
Naval Station switches to seven digit numbering next month with 487 as the local prefix. Three digit extensions become four digits with a three digit prefix, and old extensions are incorporated. To call a base party from town dial 487 followed by the four digit extension.
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Naval Station
Kodiak
Civil Air Patrol Week Proclaimed in Alaska
Gov William Egan designates the week starting December 1 as Civil Air Patrol Week in Alaska marking the 19th anniversary of the volunteer organization dedicated to aerial search and rescue mercy missions disaster relief and aerospace education for youth nationwide
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Civil Air Patrol
William Egan
Alaska
Merchant Marine Academy nominations sought by Senator Bartlett
Senator Bartlett invites nominations for the U S Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point New York. The four year program leads to a merchant officer license a naval reserve ensign commission and a bachelor’s degree. Eligibility includes single status age 17 to 21 by July 1 1961 and high school graduation or senior year. Nomination requests should be sent with full name date of birth and address to Senator Bartlett Washington DC.
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Bartlett
U. S. Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point
Long Island
New York
New York City
U.S. Merchant Marine
U. S. Naval Reserve
U. S. Merchant Marine
United States Government
U. S. Naval Academy
L. Bartlett
Senate Office
Washington
D. C
Increased Pay For Military For Alaska Command Members
The Alaska Command will receive higher cost of living allowances this month for officers and enlisted personnel with dependents in Alaska. The payments, based on grade and dependents, will range from 25 cents to $1 per day, per word from the 17th Naval District.
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Alaska Command
17Th Naval District
Alaska
General Carroll Seeks Recruits for Kodiak National Guard
Gen. Thomas Carroll Adjutant General of Alaska visited Kodiak to bolster Alaska National Guard strength after a prior statewide drive. He cited mobilization missions, noted Kodiak as a rifle company with a 106 recoiless rifle, and promised a live fire demo within two months. Enhancement of the unit hinges on local efforts in the next sixty days.
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Thomas Carroll
Alaska
Kodiak
Lloyd T. Mapes
Guard
Alaska National Guard
William Anderson
AFRTS
National Guard
OCS
Carroll
Kodiak Guard
Heintzleman Named Alaska Head of New March of Dimes
Former Alaska governor B. Frank Heintzleman will lead state volunteers for the New March of Dimes campaign against birth defects arthritis and polio starting January. Basil OConnor in New York announced the appointment, succeeding Dr. Ernest N. Patty to chair Alaska efforts January 2 to 31. Heintzleman emphasized public understanding of birth defects arthritis and residual polio, noting one in sixteen babies born with a significant defect and 11 million Americans with arthritis.
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B. Frank Heintzleman
Alaska
New York
Basil O'Connor
National Foundation
Heintzleman
Ernest N. Patty
University of Alaska
March of Dimes
Heinzleman
Fast Action Seen For Next Week Town League Basketball Schedule
Monday at 6 30 p m D A and NavComSta clash while Medical Dental meets PINA at 8 15 p m at the high school gym Tuesday sees Kraft s versus D A at 6 30 p m and American Legion against PNA at 8 15 p m The week ends with the Junior Varsity facing D A Friday at 6 30 p m and Beas opposing Fast VP i7 at 8 p m
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NavComSta
Medical Dental
PINA
Kraft's
American Legion
PNA
Beas
Nav ComSta routs Coast Guard in 90 35 scoring spree
Nav ComSta dominated Coast Guard 90 to 35 led by Hall with 24 and McLouth with 33. Coast Guard's Demichieul top scored with 17 as VF 17 beat Krafts 56 43 with Fehlinger 20. PNA edged Krafts 65 44 as Jerling 18 and Hartman 15.
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NavComSta
Coast Guard
Hall
McLouth
Demichieul
Krafts
Fehlinger
VF 17
Hartman
Fitzgerald
PNA
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