KEA Work Begins on New Redistribution System
KEA moved forward with the redistribution project this week but faced delays from securing the remaining easements. Ole Johnson KEA president reported poles were dug and rock was removed near the school area. Poles will be installed first in the school region to hook up the stove system, with completion expected today as project engineer Victor Rivers sought guidance and contractor Pat Lynch agreed to proceed despite cold weather.
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Cita
Johnson
Victor Rivers
Rivers
Pat Lynch
Trial Set for December 1 in Belmont Cafe Garbage Case
A complaint charges George Kappos doing business as the Belmont Cafe with refusing to pay for garbage disposal. Myrna Perkins city magistrate heard Kappos plead not guilty last week and he requested a jury trial on December 1. Attorney Talmage Smith seeks subpoenas for several people including Mayor Bettinger and a councilman.
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George Kappos
Belmont Cafe
John Gibbons
Myrna Perkins
Keppos
Moteuilty
Talmage Smith
Kappos
Bettinger
Largest Kodiak bear shot in 1889 by Tolman claims record
Fifty years after a magazine report, the Kodiak giant bear Tolman reportedly killed in October 1889 at English Bay is revisited. The 13 ft 6 in by 11 ft 6 in specimen supposedly weighed about a thousand pounds, with a 20 inch skull, prompting renewed notes on Alaska hunting history.
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Kodiak Island
J.C. Tolman
Sewa
Outdoor Life
Charley Madsen
Clarence Groning
Alaska Steamship Pilot
Mr. Tolman
Kodiak
English Bay
Woman’s Bay
Tolman
Banker
Mr. Madsen
Marshall Field
Chicago
Bob Reeve
Madsen
Washburn
New Jail Goes Under Cover
A new reinforced concrete federal jail is being built with a wooden roof and walls to protect interior cement work from freezing and keep the roof dry during insulation and tar paper layers. Capt. W J Ashley notes the structure is for construction needs, not ceremonies, as windows and glass await shipment to Kodiak via small boats.
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W.J. Ashley
Seattle
Kodiak
Ralph Shupp
Mr and Mrs Loren Whittington Return to Kodiak on Business
Mr and Mrs Loren Whittington arrived in Kodiak this week for business matters. They were seen dining and meeting local officials before continuing their itinerary.
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Loren Whittington
Kodiak
Hope Seen For End Of Tie Up
Reliable waterfront sources predicted a settlement of the 79 day old West Coast maritime strike may come before midnight Sunday. The CIO ship radio operators held the first bargaining session since the strike began. On the East Coast Federal mediator William Margolis said AFL dock workers talks open today and likely extend into next week. In Prince Rupert Governor Gruening forecast Alaska freight competition from Canada could ease the territory's recurring marine transport dilemma as Alaska seeks statehood.
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San Francisco
CIO
William Margolis
AFL
Prince Rupert
Gruening
Alaska
Prize Girl Chosen To Give Award At Pot O Gold
Rena Corgatelli, daughter of Mr and Mrs Barney Corgatelli, will award prizes at the Pot O Gold program on Wednesday evening at the Orpheum. The 9 pm special closes the Kodiak Retail Liquor Dealers campaign for the Alaska Crippled Children Association. Rena was selected for the program for receiving treatment at 15 months old at Seattle Orthopedic Hospital. without it she would have been crippled. Local ACCA members will be at the Orpheum nightly through Wednesday to receive contributions from participants.
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Rena Corgatelli
Barney Corgatelli
Kodiak Retail
Alaska Crippled Children’s Association
Rena
Seattle Orthopedic Hospital
ACCA
Orpheum
United Nations Reject Russian Arms Cut Demand
Britain and France rejected Moscow’s call for five major powers to cut armaments by one third at the United Nations. The United States labeled the plan most irresponsible and a cruel deception. John Foster Dulles warned U S troops remain about 12 percent of wartime strength while Russia holds roughly 55 to 85 percent. Britain deemed the plan unrealistic and France said it was developing.
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Paris
Britain
France
United Nations
United States
John Foster Dulles
U. S
Russia
Owners Buy Lots in Mission Road Land Sale at City Hall
Residents of the former rabbit reserve on Mission Road bid successfully at the Land Office sale. Most lots sold at minimum price, with two bidding against claimed improvements. High bidder Norman Fjeldheim paid 510 for Lot 7, Block 4, while total morning sales reached 9300 with 12 lots remaining.
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Mission Rd
Curt Noble
John Hughes
Hughes
John Gibbons
Leo Sears
Mr. Noble
Norman Fjeldheim
Jake Foley
Ralph Shupp
Hank Strem
W. G Ellis
Jack Hinckel
Wee Rheades
Charles Madsen
Norman Sutliff
Mabel Fenner
Betty Ball
Bob Owen
Brooklyn Ave
Wfe Meek
Office of Land Management
Anchorage
Nelson Sues Old for Property Possession Dispute
Tom Nelson files suit against Sid Old claiming wrongful possession of property on Kalsin Bay. Nelson seeks return of the premises and asserts ownership. Case assigned to Commissioner Anna May Vokacek with hearing on December 4 at 2 pm in Anchorage.
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Tom Nelson
Sid Old
Kalsin Bay
Nelson
Mr Old
Aleges
Anna May Vokacek
Cuddy and Kay
Anchorage
Ne'son
Davis and
Renfrew
Ancho
Age
Fr Old
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Ole Johnson
Kea
Alaska Commercial Co
Roscoe
J B Allen
NAVY
Washington
President Truman
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