Boxing Crowd Hype And Alaska Bond Drive Details
A report describes Taylor's second week show with Coseti stopping Thompson in the 8th round and Jen Taylor promising a bigger event. It also covers bond purchases for a bomber fund, urging early receipts and noting the Spirit of Alaska project. Meanwhile Singapore fights and a Tacoma shipyard picket clash are summarized with civilian evacuations and police presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
On Taylor
Credito
Lew Taylor
Harry Whitelaw
Allman
Bill Falconer
Mayor Chadeck
Ray Martin
Jack Iman
Wm. Robertson
eSprocker
Elmer Sandstrom
Bewen Charles Hartman
Tex
Harry Coseti
Jimmy Thompson
Coseti
Thompson
Jen Taylor
Federal Reserve Bank
San Francisco
Alaska
Vital Statistics From Census After War Evacuation
Population of Kodiak at evacuation time was 1696 per Anne Whalley public nurse. Adults 1240 school age children 228 preschool 168 infants 60. Native families 48. Evacuation slips covered Mill Bay and Mission road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodiak
Anne Whalley
Spirit of Alaska booster bond drive endorsed by mayor
Mayor R H Chadwick urges full support for bonds to purchase a bomber named The Spirit of Alaska. He praises Kodiak residents for their eager response and willingness to aid the fight for freedom and safety, calling this the true spirit of Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit of
Alaska
Kodiak
R. H. Chadwick
Make-Shift Ink Prints Mirror Until "Next Boat"
The Kodiak Mirror prints a makeshift ink blend from mimeograph and news ink plus reclaimed material. A borrowed formula and lampblack and Prussian blue supplies are sought, with Melvin Fewel of Bert's Drug Store ready to attempt a mix if the next boat is late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodiak Mirror
Kodiak Library
Melvin Fewel
Bert’s
Recess Granted In Rate Hearing In Seattle
A two day recess was ordered in the Federal hearing on a shipping rate increase for Alaska. Alaska Steamship company requested the pause after James Curtin of the Office of Price Administration presented tonnage revenue figures to argue 1941 income was adequate and food cargo income too high. Paul Page Jr. of the Maritime Commission objected, saying the delay was unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Alaska
Alaska Steamship Company
James Curtin
Office of Price Administration
Paul Page, Jr
Maritime Commission
Stamp License Needed For Cars
A new federal license stamp for all cars has been issued and is available at the post office through Al King, the postmaster. The Federal Use Tax costs $2.09 per vehicle and expires June 30, with a July 1 price increase to $5 for a full year. The license is transferable with the vehicle and also requires Territorial, city, and hire vehicle taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al King
U. S
Fire Gutts House in Kodiaks Business District
Fire gutted a frame residence between Sears Roebuck office and Dad's Liquor in Kodiaks central business district. Rose Martin, owner occupant, suffered second degree burns while fighting the blaze started by a refilled kerosene lamp. Volunteers used multiple engines and water from a sump and army help. interior and personal effects were lost though the structure survived. The historic home, built circa 1900 by Vasilli Balashoff, changed hands recently to Rose Martin for about 4000 dollars.
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Kodiak
Sears, Roebuck & Company
Dad’s
Alaska Way
Jerry Lodge
Rose Martin
U. S. Marshal's Office
Dell’s
Vasilli Balashoff
Paul Tripitson
Otto Mahle
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Louisville
Alice Rice
Juneau
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Singapore
Tokyo
Domei
Tacoma
Seattle-Tacoma
AFL
Ley
Mill Bay
Mission Road
Endorses
Council
Rotary
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