Guard Shoots Fellow Marine on Station and Fleeing
A Marine corporal on duty at a naval station shot and killed a fellow Marine at No 3 gate then disarmed two guards at No 1 gate. He fled to Kodiak driving through town before barricading himself at a house near Mission Lake and surrendering after talks with a captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guard
Kodiak
Naval Station
O'Neal Click
No. 3
Click
No. 1
U.S
Kinley
Bob Johnson
Mission Lake
Merchants Defeat Elks 8 to 1 in Town Match
Merchants and Elks clashed on the town field with the Merchants winning 8 to 1. Pitcher Fergie Taylor for the Elks fanned 10, gave up 11 hits and 2 walks. Larry Deitzley allowed 1 hit, 5 walks and 12 strikeouts for the Merchants. Billy Watkins went 4 for 4 at short, while Zeer and Deitzler added 3 for 4 and 2 for 3 respectively. George Garroute led the Elks with a single and scored in the first inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants
Elks
Fergie Taylor
Larry Deitzley
Billy Watkins
Merchant‘s
Zeer
Deitzler
George Garroute
Jaycees Promise Exceptional 4th Fourth of July Festivities
The Jaycees announce a major Fourth of July celebration beginning at 7 p.m. with a sky diving exhibition by Ron Short at the small boat harbor. Additional events include a second sky dive at 1 p.m. and activities such as blindfolded pillow fights on an elevated log, a whistle race at 1:45 p.m., with contestants supplying pillows and blindfolds and prizes for winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Short
The
Jaycees
Kodiak
Merchants Defeat Cardinals 14 to 10 on Base Field
Merchants beat Cardinals 14 to 10 as Mickey Shuravloff faced 18 batters, giving up seven hits and all seven runs. Billy Watkins relieved in the third and struck out nine of the next 18 batters. Cardinal pitcher Mike Clune allowed seven hits in 13 at bats before Augustyn took over in relief. Continued from Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants
Cardinals
Mickey Shuravloff
Billy Watkins
Cardinal
Mike Clune
Clune
Augustyn
Merchants Lead Little League Standings with 6–0 Record
The Merchants sit atop the Little League standings with six wins and no losses. Six teams are listed with their current positions and win totals to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Merchants
Killing Bears Increase Killer Cattle Losses In Island
Cattlemen report rising bear attacks on island ranches with losses ranging from one to ten head. Joe Zentner lost ten, Ronald Hirsch six, Joe Beaty four, Ned Roberts two, and Dave Henley one. A predator man and Buck Stewart tried poison but failed. Al Erickson from Anchorage weighed in, and the game preserve boundary spans from Wiekoda Bay to Kaugak Bay, covering most of the island's south end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Zentner
Ronald Hirsch
Joe Beaty
Ned Roberts
Dave Henley
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Buck Stewart
al Erickson
Anchorage
Wiekoda Bay
Kaugak Bay
Sitkalidak Island
Gov Egan Moves To Establish Supreme Court Alaska
Gov Egan began establishing the Alaska State Supreme Court by asking the state judicial council to nominate three justices for six vacancies. The six member council, three lawyers and three laymen, will submit candidates by early July. Appointments will be made by Egan after council recommendations. The move follows the Ninth Circuit Court decision that it lacked jurisdiction over appeals from Alaska’s interim system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Egan
Supreme Court
Juneau
Egan
Alaska State Supreme Court
State Judicial Council
Sixman Council
Alaska
Atty
Rader
U.S. Ninth Circuit Court
San Francisco
Kake Villagers Defy Trap Ban Trial in Juneau
Ernest Williams, president of Kake, pleaded innocent to violating Alaska’s 1959 trap ban. He was arrested as the state enforced the anti trap statute amid Federal backing allowing native gear at 11 sites. Williams awaits further hearing in Juneau. penalty up to a year or $5,000.
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Juneau
Ernest Williams
Kake
Alaska
Williams
Interior Department
Angoon
Metlakatla
Jack Rhein
State Department of Fish and Game
Point Pybus
U.S
Vernon Counter
Petersburg
Derby Ramp Setup Nears Under Jaycees Lead
Under Walt Muller the Jaycees will set up the Soap Box Derby starting ramp soon. All entrants should be ready to begin practice runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Muller
Jaycees
Proposed Ferry Study Authorized Between Homer and Kodiak
Richard Downing the Alaska Highway and Public Works Commissioner authorized a feasibility study of a Homer to Kodiak ferry system. Felix Toner will include the Kodiak study with a focus on current traffic, projected growth, vessel type, landing facilities, naval architecture input, and financing methods. Completion is set for November 1, 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Kodiak
Richard Downing
Alaska Highway & Public Works Department
Felix Toner
Alaska
Fishermen Offer July 4 Tug of War Challenge
The undefeated Kodiak Fisher men Tug of War Team will challenge any team at 2 30 p m on July 4 to a rope pulling winner take all contest for a 50 prize. A spokesman said they can beat any Navy Marines Coast Guard or civilian team and will pull them through town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodiak
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Four Contestants Compete For July Fourth Queen Title
Four contestants will vie for the 4th of July queen honor announced by the Jaycees. Kathy Burke is sponsored by the Orpheum Theatre and the American Legion Post. Betty Schreiner is sponsored by Sportland. Johanna Beakers is sponsored by Pacific Northern Airlines and Kodiak Airways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycees
Kathy Burke
Orpheum Theatre
American Legion Post
Betty Schreiner
Sportland
Pacific Northern Airlines
Kodiak Airways
Johanna Beakers
Alaska Packers and Hafferty Officials Visit Town
A group from Alaska Packers and Hafferty Cannery are due next week, including Olpin vice president and Day general manager from San Francisco, plus Seattle staff Don Cooper and Wally Johnson. Clam canning continues with 400 boxes brought in by YARSH, targeting June 25 quota. Karluk reds also being canned. Salmon from Karluk dominates at King Crab, Inc. Shrimp fishermen remain on strike. expansion to Seward expected Monday. Skin divers with Jaycees fear bullets. Johnson warns seal hunters to beware, no bounty on skin divers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska Packers
Hafferty Cannery
Olpin
San Francisco
C.D. Day
Seattle
Don Cooper
The
Karluk
King Crab, Inc
Jack Johnson
the. Dock
Johnson
Veterans Bill Allows VA Private Hospital Contracts
Washington report says a bill by Senators Bartlett and Ernest Gruening would let the Veterans Administration contract with private hospitals in Alaska to treat veterans. The measure aims to expand care options for returning servicemen by tapping non government facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bartlett
Ernest Gruening
Veterans Administration
Alaska
Boxing and wrestling set for July 3 armory card
A full boxing and wrestling program is planned for July 3 at 7 30 p m at the National Guard Armory to aid St Marys Parish Development Fund. Boxers from the Naval Station and local boxers including Lonnie Massangak B Smith J S Hansen Frenchie Doutreuil George Cohen A Adams R Johnson P Smith P C Doria Tony Lancenese T Watson Kool Kile and a Kodiak Brown Bears battle royal are listed. Wrestling features Kid Taco Barrientos vs Tiger Nelson with Killer Beck and Swamp Rat Hale.
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St. Mary’s Parish
National Guard Armory
Naval Station
Bcard
Lonnie Massangak
B. Smith
J. S. Hansen
Frenchie
Doutreuil
George Cohen
A. Adams
R. Johnson
P. Smith
P .C. Doria
Tony Lancenese
T. Watson
Kool” Kile
Kodiak Brown Bears
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Team Merchants
Braves Asset
Red Sox
Wally Johnson
Halfertys
Seward
Kid Taco” Barrientos
Tiger” Nel
Beck
Hale
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