Truman Is Elected President In Upset Victory
The Associated Press reports Harry S Truman reelected president with 304 electoral votes to Dewey's 189. Dewey concedes at 11:15 am EST. Wallace earns 1,065,613 votes no states. Thurmond gains 921,447 votes and 48 electoral votes. Senate 54-42, House 262-172 plus one Laborite. Truman vows to work with all people as mass cheers greet him in Washington and a 500000-strong Pennsyvania Avenue parade.
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Harrys. Truman
United States
Dewey
Truman
Henry Wallace
Strom Thurmond
Senate
House
Washington
Executive Mansion
Pennsylvania Avenue
Loioa Station
Freight Shipped From Seattle on Lois Anderson Barge
The barge Lois Anderson departed Seattle Thursday carrying a full load bound for Kodiak. Some freight remained behind due to space limits. A second Seattle departure is planned later this month and interested shippers should contact Mr. Bettinger. Insurance for damage and loss will be available for the boat shipments, with towns westward wiring for pickup by smaller vessels for reshipment to the chain.
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Lois Anderson
Seattle
Kodiak
Lee Bettinger
Mr. Bettinger
Worthless check case set for Monday hearing
A hearing on a complaint signed by Ray Martin charging Nita Bishop with passing a worthless check will be held Monday in commissioner’s court.
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Ray Martin
Nita Bishop
Bear Nibbles Hunter’s Leg Then Strolls Away With Cubs
NOB fire department member Fred Barmore was rabbit hunting near Buskin Lake when a mother bear and two cubs charged. He was knocked into the air, landed on his back, and was bitten later by the bear while his companion Lloyd Howe stood by without firing. Bears retreated. Barmore resumed work after treating two bite holes at the base dispensary.
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Bear
Hunter
Fred Barmore
NOB Fire Department
Lloyd Howe
Beara
Mr. Barmore
Barmore
Howe
KA Purchases Lot 10 Block 2 From Edith Swan
The KA acquired Lot 10 Block 2 from Edith Swan and a deed transfer has been recorded, completing the transaction with official registration.
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Edith Swan
Navy Plane With 12 Men Missing From Local Base
Navy base alert reports a missing plane with 12 men after takeoff from the local airfield. Search operations are underway to locate the aircraft and crew, with authorities coordinating rescue efforts and public briefings forthcoming.
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Navy
Carnival Tonight At Hangar 1 In Kodiak
Prizes every hour, games, snacks, and refreshments highlight the NOB Carnival to benefit the 1948 NOB community chest fund. A kiddieville with nurse, fish pond, and bean bag game entertain children. All military and civilians in Kodiak invited. admission free. buses from Shore Patrol run 6:30 to 9 pm, with return trips at 12:15 am.
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NOB Community Chest Fund
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Kodiak
Chamber of Commerce Navy
Navy lists 12 aboard missing Privateer
Washington Navy Department released the names of the 12 men aboard the missing Privateer. Next of kin notified. The list includes Lt. Paul Barber Gimlet of Kentucky Hesgin Harold Herndon of Georgia Midshipman William R. Musgrove of Wisconsin Robert Rerton of Oak Harbor Washington Edwin F. Barden Spokane Will iam Cole Kosciusko Mississippi Robert Eichorn New Haven Connecticut Norman Holland Austin Texas Lloyd Askildson Forest City Iowa Willam Clark Wyandotte Michigan Joseph Somers Pittsburgh Pennsylvania James A. Woolley Newberry California.
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Navy Department
Ker
Iowa
Willam Clark
AOM
Wyandotte
Mich
Joseph Somers
AMM
Pittsburg
James A. Wooley
Newberry
Calif
Navy PBY Missing With 12 Aboard Off Alaska Coast
A Navy PBY Privateer with 12 aboard has been missing since Wednesday afternoon after a routine navigational flight. The last report places the plane north of Port Moller on the Alaska Peninsula. Six Kodiak-based planes plus water search units are involved, with Coast Guard assistance from Post Angeles and Alaska bases. A Pacific Alaska Airlines flight with 15 passengers and 2 crew was also reported missing yesterday, en route from Anchorage to Seattle, with no Kodiak passengers. The missing Navy crew includes pilot Andy Cavine and co-pilot Wiel Wilson. The search plans extend to additional aircraft and anticipated shipboard search next week.
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Port Moller
Alaska Peninsula
Pacific Alaska Air Express
Anchorage
Seattle
Laet
Cipe Spencer
Sitka
Coast Guard
Post Angeles
San Francisco
Alaska
Pacific Alaska
C. W. Bubendorf
Center Closes Early for Kodiak Base Carnival
The Community Center will shut at 6 PM to allow Kodiak residents to attend the base carnival. The event draws many locals and involves activities and festivities nearby.
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East Addition
Bureau of Land Management
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Mission Road
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