Seek Lower Rail Rates for Alaska Shipments
Seattle AP reports a plea before the Interstate Commerce Commission to apply export-import rail rates to cross-country shipments destined for Alaska. Maxwell H. Elliott General Counsel F W Debbiston said savings would reach thousands yearly and boost Alaska’s growth. Debbiston represented GSA as it pressed for lower rates after 1954 railroad refusals, with hearings set for Seattle and Anchorage.
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Seattle
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alaska
F. W. Debbiston
Maxwell H. Elliott
General Services Administration
Debbiston
GSA
Interstate Commisssion
Newsprint Price Calls For Action in Seattle
Senator Magnuson of Washington urged immediate exploration of Alaska newsprint production if Canadian firms raise prices. As Senate Commerce Committee chair he wired U S newsprint firms asking for price and cost replies. His wife noted small newspapers risk break even points if prices rise. She also supports a temporary relief program, inclining toward Alaska pulp mills under U S control. Catherine Blankenberg plans travel to Corvallis and San Francisco before returning to Kodiak in January.
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Seattle
Sen
Magnuson
D. Wash
Sen. Magnuson
Senate Commerce Committee
United States
Alaska
Catherine Blankenberg
Corvallis
Oregon
Herb
Gail Norris
Oregon State College
Blankenberg
San Francisco
Kodiak
Importance Of Cities Convention Theme In Alaska
The League of Alaskan Cities holds convention sessions in Palmer Alaska from October 31 to November 2. George Rogers will give a keynote about Cities in the Progress of Alaska. Topics include Roads for Alaska led by William J Niemi and Home Rule Its Theory and Practice and Local Government in Alaska s Constitution. Delegates will discuss property revaluation volunteer fire department operation sales tax collections municipal public relations and other municipal matters under the Alaska Cities Workshop.
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League of Alaskan Cities
Palmer
Alaska
George Rogers
Office of the Govenor
William J. Niemi
ARC
Juneau
Spencer resigns as City Dock superintendent
Harry Spencer known as Spence, city dock superintendent, resigned last Monday with resignation effective November 5. He has served as wharfinger since April 1950 after earlier work as a Kodiak paint contractor. He will join Aleutian Homes Inc as maintenance man. The city seeks qualified local applicants for the vacated post, with applications due before October 31.
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Harry Spencer
Spence
City Dock
Kodiak
The
Aleutian Homes, Inc
Spencer
Thorsheims Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Bryant Thorsheim marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at the Montmartre on Saturday October 22 with fifty guests at a buffet supper. They were married October 19 1930 in Kodiak and many in the original wedding party attended including Ben Kraft best man Frieda Blinn Marian Fitzgerald and Mary Higgins. The couple has resided in Kodiak since their marriage with Bryant a barber for over 30 years.
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Bryant Thorsheim
Montmartre
Thorsheims
Kodiak
Ben Kraft
Frieda Blinn
Marian Fitzgerald
Mary Higgins
Lights Out Ruling Forces Lantern Use in Kodiak Area
KEA enforces a new rule requiring all power and electric bills be paid by the 25th, triggering widespread lantern use in Kodiak and nearby areas. KEA manager Ole Johnson notes heavy losses and a long-standing monthly delinquent list as motive for revenue safeguards.
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Kodiak
KEA
Ole Johnson
Alaskans Attend Fisheries Meetings in Tokyo
Alaskan delegates travel to Tokyo for the International North Pacific Fisheries Commission gathering in late October and early November. Attendees include Clarence Anderson and C. Kallenberg from Alaska and Larry Fitzpatrick, with R. R. Parker and John H. Clawson also representing Alaska. Discussion centers on U S and Canada reporting progress and planning future investigations amid concerns over Japanese salmon catches and Bristol Bay king crab fisheries.
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International North Pacific Fisheries Commission
Tokyo
Japan
United States
Canada
Alaska Rural Development Board adopts biennial program
The Alaska Rural Development Board formalizes its organization and biennial plan, naming George Rogers as acting executive director on a part time basis. Meetings occurred in Juneau on October 3 19 and 24 with federal agency representatives on October 19. Established by the 1955 Legislature, the board aims to promote health welfare security and economic well being of rural Alaskans through investigations programs public works and public assistance coordination. The board is chaired by the Governor and includes the Commissioners of Labor Health and Education, the Directors of Public Welfare and Civil Defense, and the Superintendent of Public Works.
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Alaska Rural Development Board
George Ogers
Juneau
Govenor
Commissioners of Labor, Health and Education
Directors of Public Welfare and Civil Defense
Sales Tax Favored to Fund City Improvements
Chamber of Commerce members endorsed a sales tax to fund street improvements and a small boat harbor. The levy would be limited to specified uses and shared by residents and transients. Mayor Ole Johnson said the City Council may present the issue to voters soon. Alf Madsen proposed expanded pamphlets for Kodiak and a Friday night business-stimulus plan was referred to a committee.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ole Johnson
Alf Madsen
Kodiak
Chamber
O. A.torgerson
Hinckels And Smiths Drive Down Highway
Hinckels Jack and Tina Hinckel travel with Bill and Hazel Smith and two Kodiak natives from Anchorage on September 28 for a ten day trip to Seattle. They stop at Chitina ghost town and reach Seattle October 9, enjoying scenery and photos while medical checkups occur in Seattle and Portland. The Smiths plan a world tour from Ocean Lake Oregon next year. Rickie Slater hosts seven birthday Davy Crocketts at his home with hot dogs, matinee, ice cream, and cake.
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Jack
Tina Hinckel
Kodiak
Bill
Hazel Smith
Anchorage
Seattle
Chitna
Hinckel
Hinckels
Hinc
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H. Spencer
Islands
North Pacific
Berring Sea
Developement Board
Oakland
San Francisco Bay Area
Danville
East Bay Area
Hinckels and
Smiths
Rickie Slater
Davy Crocketts
Orpheum Theatre
Slater
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