Taxpayers Protest Kodiak Valuation Increase Petition Planned
A group of Kodiak taxpayers circulate a petition over a 194% rise in assessed property values for real and personal property. They plan to present it to the City Council and Board of Equalization, citing unjust increases since 1945 and calling for relief while noting much of the rise stems from added property to the tax rolls. Local officials respond that the overall increase reflects new property plus valuations, with mayor urging lawful remedy through government channels. The meeting included several residents and officials, and student Kay Wade returned home for the summer from San Francisco Jr. College.
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Board of Equalization
Commissioner’s Office
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Kudiak
Dewey Nominated for President With Warren as Running Mate
Convention hall Philadelphia reports Thomas E. Dewey nominated on the third ballot for president by the Republican Party. Governor Earl Warren of California named as his vice presidential running mate. Warren joined Dewey at the platform as his nomination was accepted amid remarks on freedom and grave challenges. Senator Murphy noted Truman comments on conservative influence as Truman remained silent post convention.
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Earl Warren
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Robert Taft
Harold Stassen
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Six Days Left Until Kodiak Independence Day Whirl
Rear Admiral A E Montgomery pledges Navy support for the July 4 and 5 Kodiak celebration. Commander T L Brooks to assist. Capt RL Johnson and Cmdr Daniel Goodman named to help. Events include a color raising, base races, and Rotary Carnival booths. program details to follow in next week’s paper.
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T L Brooks
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A Holmes Johnson
Ken Wade
Daniel Goodman
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Wodiak Jowelies
Patricia M.jebeil
Bristol Bay Dispute Ends and Season Starts
The Alaska Fishermen's Union and Alaska Salmon Industry Inc sign a contract for Bristol Bay ending a long deadlock. The first fishers head north as the season opens. contracts set sockeye 32 cents per unit, kings $1.40, chums 18 cents, pinks 10 cents, up from last year's levels. Mall Vekacek serves as engineer on the tender Nora this summer.
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Alaska Salmon Industry, Inc
Bristol Bay
San Francisco
Navy Announces Store Rule Changes for Commissaries
The Navy posted changes to commissary policy effective July 1 after a Chamber of Commerce protest in Washington. Privileges will be available to base contract workers and residents, with ship store access on the same basis. Locally hired workers offered contracts must sign in Seattle with an effective departure date from the continental United States.
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Whiz Fish Cold Storage Plans Going Ahead
F W Knowles of Seattle arrives as partner in Knowles and Callender Engineering Co to discuss cold storage plant work. He meets city officials who promise water and power for the plant. Skid shacks on the beach property behind Erskine store are moved to clear the site.
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Whiz Fish Products Co
F W. Knowles
Seattle
Knowles
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KEA
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Louis Knocks Out Walcott In 11th Round Title Fight
Joe Louis defeated Joe Walcott at Yankee Stadium New York in the 11th round by knockout. Louis was knocked down once in the third but recovered and pressured Walcott against the ropes before delivering a decisive right hand for the full count.
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Three Men Held For Questioning In Robbery Case
Deputy Paul Herring told the MIRROR three men are in custody for questioning after a series of robberies. Part of the loot has been recovered. No further details were available at press time.
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Marishal Paul Herring
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Two Kodiak Jewelry Thefts Reported This Week
Jewelry robberies in Kodiak this week total more than 2000 dollars in gems watches and other items. Victims include O Kraft and Son and Knudsen's Fountain with entries through rear windows and floor drilling. Knudsen's store theft discovered Friday morning after glass door breakage and a missing wedding ring sets pieces. raffle jar cash and several rings and nuggets stolen. O Kraft and Son reported 17 men and 85 women watches and other items taken with displays altered. two pen and pencil sets also gone.
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Hazel Sutliff
Bernice Bennett
Jidna Wkialt
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