Japanese land forces reported on Kiska Aleutian island
The Navy said Japanese troops landed on Kiska in the western Aleutians and may be establishing a base near Dutch Harbor. A communique noted bombers sunk a transport and likely hit a cruiser, while tents and temporary structures appeared on shore. General Olds said U.S. forces are ready to meet any Japanese move in Alaska.
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Washington
Navy
Kiska
Aleutian Island
Kiska Harbor
Attu
Spokane
Robert Olds
Second Air Force
U. S
Alaska
Northwest Aviation Planning Council
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The Life of Ursus Middendorfii article debut
Ursus Middendorfii expert Charles Madsen writes an origin and life history of Kodiak bears. The Mirror presents the first publication of his article describing their origin, history, and notable facts. Page 6 contains the feature.
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Charles Madsen
The
Mirror
Ursus Middendorffi
Taxi Tax Alert At Base Seeks Immediate Payment
Cecil Minaker deputy collector of Internal Revenue reports a monthly summary from the U S Marines shows a 5 percent federal tax on all fares since October 10. Taxicab operators who have not paid are urged to report to Sunbeam hotel immediately to arrange payment before he leaves town.
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Cecil Minaker
Internal Revenue
U. S
Sunbeam
No Travel Restricted Under New Set Up
The new travel control system to take effect around July 1 does not restrict civilian travel or prevent departures. Locally residents apply for permits with simple identification while defense workers already identified still need a termination pass. Authorities emphasize the rules control traffic, not travel, and no outbound limits apply to any group.
Charges Dismissed In Street Altercation Case
Two complaints filed this week charged Frey Mueller with being struck by William Smith Jr and William Smith Jr with assaulting Mueller after an altercation on Marine Way. City Magistrate C C Naughton dismissed both charges Tuesday after the Police committee of the City Council requested action.
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William Smith, Jr
Frey Mueller
Barney McCoy
Smith
Mueller
Marine Way
C. C. Naughton
Post Office Here Moves Up Class In Alaska
Beginning July 1 the local post office will move from third class to second class joining Seward Anchorage Fairbanks and other larger Alaska cities Juneau remains first class in the Territory The change applies automatic ally if last calendar year net business reached 8000 or more The staff includes postmaster Al King and workers Tom Frost Pfe Robert Evans Lucy Wheeler Alice Williams and Montana Barnes.
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Seward
Anchorage
Fairbanks
Alaska
Juneau
al King
Tom Frost
Pfe
Robert Evans
Lucy Wheeler
Alice Williams
Montana Barnes
Posting Postponed On Ceiling Prices For War Board
The War Price and Rationing Board has postponed posting ceiling prices to August 1 and will announce a new method of computing ceiling prices soon.
Dependents Set Order Of Draft
Washington draft headquarters said married men with children will be last called but not permanently deferred. Officials stressed new rules do not provide permanent deferment for dependents, only the order of induction. In some cases married men may still be drafted ahead if needed to fill calls on time.
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Washington
Selective Service
Canadian Navy reports ship reaches port after submarine attack
Ottawa reports a merchant ship was safely brought into port after a determined attack by a Japanese submarine off Canada’s west coast. The incident underscores ongoing tensions in the Pacific theater and naval vigilance by Canadian forces.
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Ottawa
Canada
City Council Passes Three Ordinances At Meeting
City Council in regular session at City Hall with Mayor Nick Miell presiding. Passed a 2 percent property tax, and a delinquent tax penalty and higher interest rate. Pinball licensing failed. Kraft and Smith abstained, Hopp and Pierce yes but lacked four votes. Police committee reported $800 in fines collected June 16 to 22. Vacant chair of councilmen Carl Pajeman declared after three months absent. Ben Sholl elected unanimously to the position, to take office next meeting.
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Nick Miell
Hopp
Pierce
Smith
Kraft
Carl Pajeman
Ben Sholl
Legion Drive Funds For Fourth Of July Activities
The American Legion has begun a drive to raise funds to provide games and contests for the Fourth of July as fireworks are forbidden this year. A program will be arranged the first of next week and detailed in the next newspaper issue.
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Tokyo
Aleutian Island
Domei
Aleutian Tundra
The
American Legion
Law Provides For Families Washington
President Roosevelt signed the service men pay allotment allowance bill, enabling financial aid for dependents and reclassifying married men for the draft. The act provides allotments beyond service pay and preserves the home by policy that selective service should not break up the family.
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Washington (P
Roosevelt
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U.S
Paul Herg
Maral
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Coral Sea
Saturday Evening Post
Laska
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Hell
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