Three More Homes Visited Police Urge Co operation
Kodiak faces steady petty theft with several homes broken into and valuables taken. Citizens urged to report suspicious activity, secure property, and aid authorities. Police describe routines, request descriptions, and emphasize reporting any burglaries to the Chief of Police or U S Marshal. Nearby burglaries include Eric Blankenburg Cape Street and Lloyd Smith apartments with entries by window and unlocked door. Reuben Tesarik residence behind Cheechako Grill also robbed of 27 dollars between 7 30 and 10 PM.
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Kodiak
U. S
Army
Navy
Eric Blankenburg
Cape Street
Lloyd Smith
Smith Place
Blankenburg
Cannon and Robertson
Brooklyn Avenue
Reuben Tesarik
Cheechako Grill
Experimental Farm Reports Crops at Fort Greely
First authoritative information on local crops from an experimental farm at Fort Greely. Lt. Don C. Kidman details deep plowing volcanic soil acid soils and fertilizers with observed outcomes and growing possibilities. Part one appears in page six of the Kodiak Bear.
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Fort Greely
Don C. Kidman
Kodiak Bear
Dimond Won't Seek Renomination in Territory Dem Primary
Delegate Diamond announced on Monday he will not file as a candidate for renomination in the Territory's Democratic election set for April 25. He cited personal reasons and plans to retire from politics, ending his bid for another term.
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Washington
Diamond
Polly Reed Treated At Griffin Memorial Hospital
Polly Reed received medical attention at Griffin Memorial Hospital this week for a broken leg.
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Polly Reed
Grifin Memorial Hospital
Soviet Forces Break Nazi Siege in Northern Front
World News Highlights describe Russia's northern armies conducting two major offensives over six days that shattered the two year siege of Leningrad and seized the ancient fortress of Novgorod, killing about 40,000 Germans. Soviet columns aim to trap over a quarter million enemy troops as Moscow reports a potential disaster for Germany rivaling Stalingrad.
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Russia
Leningrad
Novgorod
Moscow
Stalingrad
European Front Pounds Berlin in Major RAF Raid
One of the RAFs heaviest raids, about 700 bombers, crossed into Germany to strike Berlin. The attack targeted airfields, supply dumps and anti aircraft positions, with Berlin reported heavily damaged as Allied forces claimed thousands of tons dropped and multiple facilities destroyed. Allied airmen also reported successes over New Guinea and Rabaul with ships sunk or damaged, while Fifth Army advances in Italy pushed toward Minturno and nearby villages amid harsh weather.
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RAF
Germany
Berlin
Wewak
New Guinea
Rabaul
New Britain
MacArthur
Boram
Tobera
Appian Way
Minturno
Castleforte
Ventosa
Leningrad
Italy
Fourth War Bond Drive Plans and Targets
Steps were taken this week for Kochiak's part in the fourth War Bond Drive running Jan 18 to Feb 15. The national goal is 14 billion dollars with emphasis on small purchases. Rotary leaders and other organizations plan a canvass to boost sales, aiming to exceed Kodiak's target with Series EB, F, and G bonds.
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Kochiak
Steve Harvey
Rotary Club
Kodiak
Court awards Kodiak Garage $26 in civil suit
U S Commissioner court grants Kodiak Garage $26 against Al Nixon in a $126 claim. Nixon’s counter claim yields $100 offset for tires and tubes lost in Kodiak Garage fire. Additional damages requested by Nixon are denied.
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U. S
Passenger In Custody Over NSF Check Charge
Henry Kittelson former Victory Cafe owner is named in a grand larceny complaint in the U S Commissioner’s court charging him with uttering a 151 dollar check to W J Erskine Co that was returned NSF Bail set at 2000 He was an outgoing passenger on the last Alaska Steamship boat and was taken into custody at Ketchikan on a telegraphic warrant The local court refused dismissal after advice from there Kittelson offered to make the check good.
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Henry Kittelson
Victory Cafe
U. S
William K. Steele
Kittelson
W. J.erskine & Co
NSF
Alaska
Kittleson
Ketchikan
Ball Plans Set For Next Saturday
A charity dance linking Warm Springs Georgia and Kodiak Alaska will be held at Blinn's Hall next Saturday night January 29. Civilians and military personnel will dance to the Golden Bears to raise Kodiak's share for the President's infantile paralysis fund. Tickets are on sale this week and a five dollar prize will go to the school boy or girl selling tickets.
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Warm Springs
Georgia
Infantle Paralysis Foundation
Kodiak
Alaska
Blinn’s Hall
The
Golden Bears
Wire From Hollywood Pledges Local Bond Drive
Forest Ayers of Club Liquor store receives a telegram from Ray Martin owner urging Kodiak to join the 4th War Loan Drive for Uncle Sam. Hollywood actors pledge support with playful note praising industry efforts and urging bonds purchases starting at $5000. Kay Martin signs off.
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Forest Ayers
Ray Martin
Kodiak
Uncle Sam
Hollywood
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U.S
William J. Hughes
Ayak Bay
Dimond
Art
Pan American Airways
C. Heurlin
Seattle War Finance Committee
Ernest Gruening
World News
Pacific Front
Mediterranean
Wire From
Errollynn
Jet
Kay Martin
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