Milk shortage hits Kodiak area retail outlets
Sans resh Milk Kodiak and E. E. Bell dairy quit delivery this week, halting town milk supply. The Navy and town had relied on the Bell dairy, which faced a price reduction from 45 to 35 cents per quart and arranged half pint sales at 15 cents, or four for 50 cents, under OPA rules. Dealers were told no further deliveries will be made, leaving the Alaska region with the Bell dairy as the main producer despite a private cows milk portion.
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Kodiak
E. E. Bell
Navy
OPA
Bell Dairy
Alaska
Ottawa unit to take over Aa highway in Whitehorse ceremony
A Canadian unit will assume control of the Aa highway from the United States in a ceremony at Whitehorse on April 3. The transfer marks a formal handover of duties between the two nations with officials present to witness the event.
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Ottawa
U. S
Whitehorse
Clinton group considers forming a women's club in Kodiak
On a spring afternoon in Kodiak a group of local men and women met at Vicense to discuss forming a mess and professional women's club. Miss Lilia Morris presented material from a national organization and was named temporary chairwoman. Mrs. Bea Martz became temporary secretary as plans proceed to recruit charter members led by Mrs. Sigrid Wodlinger and elect officers at the first organizational meeting.
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Kodiak
Vicense
Wom
Lilia Morris
Miss Morris
Bea Martz
Sigrid Wodlinger
Snowy March Continues With 12 Inch Wed Drift
Old man Winter forecasts a final flurry with about 12 inches of snow on Wednesday as spring arrives. More snow falls Thursday and a few flakes Friday. Wednesday’s plane was canceled due to snowdrifts and road crews clear the streets.
Interior Department rescinds Alaska deep sea fishing postponement
The Interior Department reverses the decision delaying the opening of deep sea fishing in Alaska from March 15 to May 1. Delegate Bartlett protested the regulation, and the action is noted on page 4.
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Washington
Interior Department
Alaskan
Bartlett
Surplus boats sellout as veterans win 13 bids
In Ketchikan a planned public sale of 13 surplus boats was canceled after war veterans with preference snapped up all boats. Maj. James Wakefield drew names from a bag to select the buyers among 80 certified bidders.
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Ketchikan
James Wakefield
Two ships depart Seattle bound for Alaska
The Denali and Lakina left Seattle on Wednesday March 20. The Lakina is to load freight in Ketchikan and should reach Kodiak around March 28, while the Denali is expected about a day earlier.
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Denali
Lakina
Seattle
Ketchikan
Kodiak
Manager Resigning From REA Plant Post
Eino M Kainulainen who supervised construction and led the REA plant since its inception submitted his resignation at a board meeting last Thursday. No action will be taken until an REA auditor and engineer report. He gave no reason but cited untenable conditions under the KEA board policies and plans to sell their home and travel to the States with no further plans.
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Eino M Kainulainen
REA
Kainulainen
KEA
Mission Road
City election filings reach two dozen with labor council aid
Nine council filings and two for mayor plus two for school board closed Monday for the city election set for April 2. Candidates include Viola Sipprell A L Fenner M D Gunderson A A Owen Leo Sears W A Cannon Wes Rheades Harry Christopherson Tom Nachand Franklin Harris Lee Bettlinger and Glen Robinson. Central Labor Council endorsed Owen Cannon Sears Christopherson Bettinger Meyer Gibbs write in for school board. Referendums backed by labor include city dock negotiations and merging clerk treasurer roles, while alley condemnation near Harbor Avenue to Brooklyn received a No.
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Viola Sipprell
A. L. Fenner
M.D. Gunderson
Central Labor Council
A. A. Owen
Leo Sears
W. A. Cannon
Wes Rheades
Harry Christopherson
Tom Nachand
Pioch’s
Franklin Harris
Erskine’s
Lee Bettinger
Glen Robinson
Bettinger
Robinson
Seattle
Marcus Meyer
Charles Nettle
W. A Cannon
John Gibbons
VoRee
Harbor Avenue
Brooklyn
One Week Left to Register for 131 Voters
With one week remaining 131 voters have visited city hall to declare voting intent. Registration closes next Saturday March 30 at 4 pm. For workers unable to register during the day registrar Myrna Perkins will keep the office open 6 to 8 pm next Wednesday Thursday and Friday.
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Myrna Perkins
Blinn Plans Sale of Business Interests in Local Firms
George Blinn, back from Auburn Washington where his wife had surgery and is recovering, arranges this week to sell his local business interests. His brother Jess Blinn will buy his stake in the B and B Bar and Blinns Hall home of the Kodiak Skating Rink, and the pair will continue their plans in Auburn.
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George Blinn
Auburn
Wash
Jess Blinn
Blinn’s
Kodiak
Mrs Myrtle Hildebrand Admitted To Hospital
Mrs Myrtle Hildebrand was admitted to the hospital on the 20th for medical treatment.
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Myrtle Hildebrand
Krafts Street Dispute Shapes Alley Condemnation Plan
A proposed city alley from Christys bakery toward Town Club splits to Marine Way and a route toward Brooklyn. It would affect Ben Kraft’s land as he plans a building from Knudsen’s fountain to Brooklyn and Alaska Way. Kraft would convey Krafts street in exchange for condemning a land strip. labor group opposed, noting the alley is the city’s only link from Brooklin Avenue to town besides Alaska Way.
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Christy
Town Club
Marine Way
Brooklyn
Ben Kraft
Knudsen
Alaska Way
Navy Welfare Fund Donates 1000 To Kodiak Center
The Kodiak Community Center drive gains a 1000 donation from the Navy Welfare Fund at the local base. Captain R. R. Lyons of NOB and Naval Air Station notes the gift will aid servicemen visiting Kodiak and help establish a wholesome common meeting ground with residents. It is the largest single donation to the drive, raising totals to over 7000.
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Kodiak Community Center
Navy Welfare Fund
Charles Madsen
R. R. Lyons
Naval Air Station
Kodiak
Capt. Lyons
Naval
Pan American to start weekly trans-Pacific charter to Shanghai
Seattle airline Pan American World Airways plans weekly trans-Pacific charter trips for UNRRA starting Sunday. The great circle route will run from Seattle to Shanghai via Adak and Tokyo, using UNRRA charter capacity.
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Seattle
Pan - American World Airways
UNRRA
Great Circle
Shanghai
Adak
Tokyo
Red Cross to Launch Mid-April Fund Drive
The American Red Cross will hold its annual roll call week of April 15 with Mrs. Merrill Coon as fund chairman. The organization recalls its wartime service from 1941 to 1945 and notes substantial postwar roles in disaster relief, first aid, water safety and veterans support. Harvey D. Gibson, national drive chairman, says a one million dollar objective is an absolute minimum and urges broad citizen participation.
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American Red Cross
Merrill Coon
Red Cross
United States
Harvey D. Gibson
National Drive
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