Reds Seek Red Cross Access to POW Camps
The Associated Press reports General Ridgway called for Red Cross access to Communist war prisoner camps in Korea and a reconsideration of earlier refusals. Allies planned air evacuation of 4417 UN prisoners to Japan as the prisoner list processing advanced in Washington with 192 cases left and some listed as killed. In Korea, six U S superforts bombed Sinanju airfield and six B 50s hit Red troop concentrations with no enemy interference.
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Associated Press
Korea
Red
Red Cross
Matt Ridgway
Japan
United Nations
Washington
Pentagon
United States
Ridgway
Tokyo
U. S
Sinanju
Fishermen Sue Mainland and Nevers Over Back Wages
Six fishermen filed a third district court suit in Anchorage naming Ed Nevers Mainland Fisheries Inc and others as defendants. The complaint seeks more than $6,000 in back wages and earnings and requests condemnation and sale of the motor vessels Kerry and Ruth used in fishing at Kukak Bay last season with Nevers as skipper and part owner.
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Ed Nevers
Mainland Fisheries, Inc
Anchorage Times
Third District
John Holland
Dan Noonan
Metre Watazychyn
Clifford Rollins
Ralph A. Wilson
Jeffrey Ollila
Kerry
Nevers
Ruth
Kukak Bay
The Ring Splice Arrival At Alaska Port
The Ring Splice freighter from Alaska Steamship Company arrived in port on Thursday marking a routine docking as harbor traffic continues.
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Ring Splice
Alaska Steamship Company
Manager Named For Orpheum Theatre In Anchorage
Dick Henricksen of Denali Theatre in Anchorage named manager of the Orpheum Theatre here. Poulson and Schock, new Denali owners, announce sale price around 75000 dollars, including the building. J G Martz previously managed the Orpheum for five years. Jorgen Fredrickson is building owner and part owner of the business. Henricksen to become cashier on takeover January 1.
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Dick Henricksen
Denali Theatre
Anchorage
Orpheum Theatre
Poulson and Schock
Chris Poulson
Poulson
Anchorage News
J. G. Martz
Jorgen Fredrickson
Rotary Brings Santa To Town Christmas Show at Orpheum
Rotary sponsored Christmas Kiddies Program at the Orpheum Theatre drew a large crowd on Thursday. Santa Claus handed out stockings of nuts candy and fruit to children after two Kodiak Public School productions. Neil Warwick oversaw student songs and the stained glass window set. shop class helped build it. High school chorus performed. admission was free. theatre donated by Orpheum. Funds for stockings came from Rotary fines. Mr and Mrs Alvin Miller and son Ronnie left by plane for the states for medical care Ronnie ill.
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Rotary
Orpheum Theatre
Kodiak Public School
Neil Warwick
Warwick
Orpheum Management
Rotary Club
Eastern Star Install Officers in Kodiak Chapter No 13
Mrs Bonnie Truitt was installed as Worthy Matron of C E S Kodiak Chapter No 13 with a full slate including Donald Lawvere as Worthy Patron and Mildred Rex trew as Associate Matron. The ceremony, attended by over a hundred members and visitors, featured Installing Officer Mrs Anna Crouch and Marshall Mrs Lois Hain with musical numbers by Zita Van Houten and Opal Lawvere. The chartered chapter operates under General Grand Chapter dispensation, represented locally by Deputy Albert Mountcastle.
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Bonnie Truitt
C. E. S. Kodiak
Anna Crouch
Lois Hain
Marshall
Leah Jackson
Pauline Gardner
Zita van Houten
Opal Lawvere
Kodiak Chapter No. 13
General Grand Chapter
Albert Mountcastle
Donald Lawvere
Mildred Rextrew
Harry Jackson
Victoria Cessna
Sibyl Boggs
Jacelyn Comers
Inez Graff
Lillian Radinsky
Oval Lawvere
Blanche Winstead
Adah
Berniece Glass
Ruth
Mary Slater
Esther
Margaret Comers
Martha
Doris Smith
Electa
Sallie Mountcastle
Charles Glass
Sentinel
Churches Announce Holiday Services
Father Louis B. Fink S J announced church services for Christmas. Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve will be at the Elks Club on Brooklyn Avenue, doors opening at 11:30 p m. Christmas morning masses at 7:30 at Hospital Chapel and 10:30 at St Marys Catholic Church. Confessions Christmas Eve 7 to 8 p m. No services Christmas night. Public invited.
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Elks Club
Brooklyn Avenue
Louis B. Fink
S. J
Hospital Chapel
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Father Fink
Community Baptist to Hold Early Vespers for Base Pageant
Rev. R N Wilkinson announced changes at Community Baptist Church with evening services moved to 6 pm to allow attendance at the Christmas Pageant at Base tomorrow night. The regular 6 30 and 7 30 services are replaced by a 6 pm vespers and an 8 pm Base program.
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Community Baptist Church
R. N. Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Russian Orthodox Christmas Services Announced for Jan 6 7
The Rev Alexander Popoff announced Russian Orthodox Church will hold Christmas Eve services Sunday January 6 at 6 pm and Christmas morning services Monday January 7 at 9 am with observances at the church.
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Alexander Popoff
Christmas Pageant of the Nativity at Kodiak Naval Station
The first performance of the Christmas Pageant of the Nativity will be at the gymnasium on Kodiak Naval Station tonight at 8 pm. Passes through the Marine Gate are available from local church members. A reserved section is for ticket holders. a second show is tomorrow at the same time with participation from all churches and religious groups in Kodiak and the station.
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Kodiak Naval Station
Kodiak
Services Today For Sears Twins
Twin daughters born last Saturday to Mr and Mrs Leo Sears died Wednesday and Friday mornings this week. The babies DiAnn and JoAnn were named. Funeral services are at St Marys Catholic Church at 2 pm with burial in the city cemetery.
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Leo
Sears
DiAnn
JoAnn
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
McCreery Named Supply Officer for 17th Naval District
LCDR B L McCreery has relieved LCDR W C Norcott as supply officer for the 17th Naval District, signaling a leadership shuffle in the district’s logistics command.
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Lcdr
B. L. McCreery
W. C. Norcott
17Th Naval District
Watchnight Worship Planned by Baptist Church
Rev R N Wilkinson announced a watchnight worship on Monday December 31 with Youth Fellowship leading a 9 pm informal service, Women’s Society serving at 10 pm, and a candlelight service from 11 15 pm to 12 05 am. Individuals may attend any or all parts.
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R. N. Wilkinson
Women’s Society
Wilkinson
Reeve Seeks Republican Nomination for Delegate to Congress
Bob Reeve, prominent Alaska bush pilot, announces plans to file a nomination petition as a Republican candidate for delegate to Congress currently held by Democrat E. L. Bartlett.
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Bob Reeve
Alaska
Congress
E. L. Bartlett
Martitzes Return Home From Seattle Trip
Mr and Mrs James Martz returned to Kodiak Monday after weeks in Seattle where Martz received medical care at Virginia Mason Clinic. Delay in return was due to Mrs Martz father’s death. Mr and Mrs Alf Madsen spent six weeks vacationing in Southern California visiting Roy Madsen in Portland. Madsen is a big game guide.
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James Martz
Kodiak
Seattle
Martz
Virginia Mason Clinic
Alf Madsen
California
Roy Madsen
Portland
Madsen
LaLandes Kodiak Bakery Purchases New Panel Truck
LaLandes Kodiak Bakery adds a Chevrolet panel truck for delivery operations. The purchase aims to improve配送 efficiency and expand service area. The vehicle joins existing fleet to support daily distribution and customer reach.
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LaLandes
Kodiak Bakery
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Orpheum
Henricksen
Santa
Alvin Miller
Montmartre Inn
Ronnie
States
Eastern Star
St. Mary’s
Community Baptist
Sears Twins
Reeve
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