04 May 1946
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Newspaper
Kodiak Mirror
Location
Kodiak, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1946
Page
1
Kenneth Wade of San Francisco is chosen as director to launch Kodiak Center youth and adult activities. YMCA sources praised his experience in organizing teaching and directing groups and engaging all ages. Wade has begun requesting equipment lists and information as the local board prepares transportation and setup.
Primary election results are reported with details on winners and vote totals as detailed on pages four and eight. The summaries highlight contest outcomes, candidate names, and key precinct tallies across the region.
The Catholic Women's Association sponsors a bazaar next Monday May 6 from 2 to 4 pm at the home of Mrs. Jack Delane across from Bert's drug. Donations welcomed for the bazaar or cash gifts. Refreshments served and home articles such as needlework pastries pies cakes rons doilies and pot holders will be for sale. Attendance invited by Eleanor Dooley Fleeta Christine and Mrs Norman Slepy.
Captain R R Lyons of NOR NAS Kodiak bagged a prize bear on a hunt near 8nk Bay last week aiding by Charles Madsen and Eli Metrokin. The bear reportedly measured over eight feet with Lyons pictured at left in the moment.
The former Army dock remains in doubt as reports arrive. Army Engineers in Washington declare the dock surplus as of April 16 and say the Navy has no future use. Mayor Bettinger cites possible Coast Guard acquisition but cannot confirm.
Dreyer, entrepreneur of Viking Air Service of Kodiak, arrived Thursday evening with a Keystone four place amphibian. He plans to base here for the summer offering charter trips and may stay for winter if a hangar is arranged. He will distribute air handbills for the Orpheum Theatre on a charter Saturday or Sunday, with some entitling free admission to Sunday shows.
An advertisement listing surplus marine property is carried on page 11 of this issue, detailing items available at Seward Cordova and Whittier and inviting inquiries.
The Lakina was to sail from Seattle yesterday heading to Shearwater then Kodiak taking about 8 or 9 days. The Cordova would depart for cannery ports but will not call at Kodiak. The Cannery workers strike at CLO was settled by a 7 to 1 vote accepting wage proposals from Alaska Salmon Industry Inc. including stand by pay rising to 50 and an escalator clause giving a 10 percent yearly increase. A waterfront tieup on the West Coast looms warned by Governor Gruening to Mayor Bettinger.
The Navy and Alaska OPA establish a Base Clinic at Kodiak Naval Operating Base to handle inquiries and complaints from Navy and civilian personnel. The clinic forwards issues to the Price Control Board via OPA channels. Mrs Irma Purington of Alaska OPA briefed Navy officials and spoke on WVCQ and at the Alee theatre about inflation and the new procedure. Installation of long distance radio telephones connects Kodiak with Alaska and Seattle, with exact service dates pending final transmitter upgrades and Seattle booth delivery.
The text describes protecting Alaska communities by allocating capacity for large orders and notes a possible tie up with a Maritime Union conference in Seattle on May 10. It implies coordination to ensure supply during potential disruptions. The exact entities include Alaska communities and a Seattle based Maritime Union event.
The article details early effects of a gross income tax on merchants, with 1 percent added to sales slips in many places. The OPA wavered on rent applicability, an attorney stated the tax is on gross income and may be passed to consumers, while actions looming include court tests in Juneau, possible repeal, or clarification, as change shortages arise.
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