Severe Wind Strips Kodiak as Planes, Homes Suffer Damage
A freezing wind storm battered Kodiak with 92 knot gusts at the Naval Base and winds averaging 39 knots. Planes were razed from moorings, garages and a jail area were flattened, roofs torn, and windows shattered. Schools closed for a day as batteries of damage were reported on homes, shops, and the hospital. some residents recalled near-misses as roofs and walls gave way.
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Kodiak
Naval Operating Base
Gren Collime
J. Adam
Bob Ball
Eugene Harding
Seabees
Aeroncas
Espey
Milt Vokacek
Kodiak Mercantile
Krat’s
Congress Checks PXs and Ship Stores
Washington DC report of the Defense Establishment Committee studying army post stores and navy ship stores to curb unfair competition with private business. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce urged a look into this issue stating the services exceed their proper sphere, with proposals to reduce or closely restrict PX and ship store sales to civilian merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Defense Establishment Committee
Army Post
Navy Ship
Congress
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Army
Navy
Px’s
VFW Amateur Contest Tonight at Montmarte Inn
A town and base talent show sponsored by the VFW post lights up the Montmarte Inn at 8 pm featuring soloists groups and specialty acts. Five judges Richard Avare Talmage L Smith Justine Hine kel Mary Else and Ken Wade will also MC. After the show a buffet supper and dancing with the B and B Burns follow in VFW clubrooms.
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Montmarte Inn
VFW Post
Richard Avare
Talmage L. Smith
Justine Hinekel
Mary Else
Ken Wade
VFW
Ken Richards
Bob Stevens
Wally Crain
Richard Marrs
Charles Bruton
Manuel Miranda
Ben Hoyt
Bill Shelton
Cowboy
Nancy Goodwin
Helen Stuart and Company
Joan Varland
Jim, Mae
Jean Hamilton
Bills Club Tr.o
Bob Gaines
Vinnie Root
Ole Johnson
Roy
Madsen
Mr and Mrs Lynn Markham head to Juneau meeting
Mr Lynn Markham will represent the Kodiak Retail Liquor Dealers at the territorial convention of the association. Mrs Markham accompanies him as they depart for Juneau tomorrow.
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Lynn Markham
Juneau
Mr. Markham
Kodiak Retail Liquor Dealers
Association
Orpheum
Kathleen Flood
University of Alaska
ACCA
Kodiak
James Martz
Virginia Tesarik
Rena Corgatelli
Max la Lande
Avca
Zoning Board Named Page Two Highlights
In the Mirror, the zoning board is featured on page two with notes from readers and local officials. Letters to the editor offer brief town clarifications as tiebits and local opinions surface, along with a page of classifieds and a light feature on Luckenbach Hunts and Owen’s departure.
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Kentucky Sue Review
Luckenbach Hunts
Owen
Chinese Nationalists Claim Modest Gains Near Suchow
Nanking reports indicate light successes east of Suchow as Communists face sustained pressure on the capital’s approaches. Pro government dispatches say three government columns met the Communists east of Suchow after a 17 day battle about 200 miles north of Nanking. Dr Sun Fo, son of Sun Yat Sen, becomes premier of China.
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Nanking
China
Suchow
Pro
Sun Fo
Sun Yat-Sen
Truman administration readies talks on Atlantic alliance
In Washington the Truman administration with strong GOP backing prepares to begin crucial discussions on an Atlantic security pact to curb Soviet expansion. Talks may start next week with Britain France Belgium the Netherlands Luxembourg and Canada and draft terms are being finalized in London for submission to Secretary of State Marshal.
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Washington
Truman Administration
GOP
Britain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
London
Marshal
Marshall
United States
Canada
Union Votes Today On Strike Settlement
Union votes are set today on settle for the 87 day CIO longshoremen strike along the Pacific coast backlog of ships awaiting. Agreement details include a 15 cent wage boost to 1.82 per hour, improved grievance system, vacation benefits, a weekly day off, and a 9 hour maximum shift for three year contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
CIO
AFI
Pacific Coast Waterfront Employers Association
Upions
Casino Skating Party Tomorrow at Island Lake
Members of the Casino Sports club plan an ice skating party at Island Lake tomorrow afternoon. Al Collins will be at the club cabin from noon to 9 pm with hot coffee for skaters. The lake has been frozen for about 10 days.
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Casino Sportsing Club
Island Lake
al Collins
Craft Classes Begin After New Year
Craftwork activities will start January 5 in the new hobbycraft building at the community center. The plan waits for interior painting and final building touches after a recent meeting of craft leaders.
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Ceter
Cedar Exec Retired After 26 Years in Coast Guard
Lt Edward W Jackson ex executive officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Cedar retires after 26 years of service effective December 31 He has served 24 years aboard the Cedar at Kodiak including a decade in Alaska and time in the South Pacific and China His wife plans to move to Seattle after retirement with hopes to return to Kodiak later The Cedar has returned to Kodiak from a routine patrol and will be in port several days for lights and buoys work in the harbor and surrounding area
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Edward W. Jackson
Coast Guard
Cedar
Jackson
Kodiak
South Pacific
China
CGC Alert
Ketchikan
Morris
Seward
Northland
Mrs. Jackson
St. Jackson
Seattle
CGC
Prince William Soundard
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Rowland N. Wilkinsons
Mra Wilkinson
Zack Chickenoff
Walt Muller
Mission Rd
Associated Press
Fairbanks
Nerland
Alders Bookstorp
Alaska Architectural and Engineering Co
Jesen
Jester Sorum
Mary and
John Middleton
Gorey
Ireland
Wr. Erskine
John Bergema
John Hyde
Leite Addition
Kasson
Henry Kasson
Crippled Children’s Association
West Coast
Yuaterday
Cedar ‘Exec
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