30 Oct 1948
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Newspaper
Kodiak Mirror
Location
Kodiak, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1948
Page
1
Rivers and Leawery visited Kodiak to accelerate BEA system work and secure easements for poles. The plan calls for Nov start downtown with 7200 volt distribution, 3 phase power, and upgraded plant by spring. Poles, hardware assembly contract awarded to Patrick Lynch and Co.
Elks and their ladies attend a Halloween party at the Kills Club tonight with decorations, favors, noisemakers and refreshments. General chairman is Sian Nelson, assisted by Vinnie Root, Herb Wright, Bob Gaines, Jack Hieckel, John Gibbons, Martin Jensen and Glenn Trueblood on the committee.
Seven army rookies have arrived at Ft Greely for a 13 week basic training under 1st Lt. Louis E. Goff and eight enlisted trainers from Ft Richardson. All enlistees and draftees in Alaska will be sent here after the program ramps up, with a possible 50 more expected after the new year. The Recruit Training Detachment houses with other soldiers, and the recent Ft Greely refurbishing coincided with the arrival, aimed at preserving decaying buildings and supporting a larger troop level.
A four engine Northwest Airliner crashed and burned 45 miles north of Edmonton Alberta on a flight from St. Paul Minnesota to Anchorage. Two are reported dead and three critically injured. The plane was listed as missing shortly after takeoff when it lost contact with the tower.
Victor C. Rivers, engineer for the project, said the small boat harbor won’t start until spring. City must sign the contract with the territory and secure Army Engineers approval, plus custody of beach land for the breakwater anchor. One protest remains on file, but work could begin next spring once these steps are completed.
Colonel Harry Generous, commandant at Fort Richardson, told Anchorage merchants to curb rising prices or the army will open a permanent commissary for all War Department civilians in the area.
Mrs. Maurice Briggs came home Tuesday from a vacation outside. She was admitted to a hospital Thursday morning to recover from a bad cold.
Don O'Neil recalls a Navy Day at the base where four local youths and four base high school students held key posts. Lt Commander Lawrence Anderson felt powerful, while Lt Commander Donald Clark oversaw material and ordered cleanup. Lt Commander Don O’Neil directed NOB Operations as a rescue plane was dispatched after a crash near Woody Island.
Insurance men deny no coverage for the Kodiak bound barge cargo and note winter rates are higher for cell propelled barges. Seattle and Anchorage officials dispute cancellation while insurers cite the Skarstone mishap and the San Francisco board. The Lois Anderson is slated to sail with 300 tons and suppliers have already ordered Christmas stock aboard.
Local group plans to resume Boy Scout activities with Hal Guibble of Anchorage as Area Executive guiding a committee. At a recent meeting Lee F. Bettinger was elected Scoutmaster, Max Folsom deputy, and Cliff Mowry Tom Nachand and Bud Koch named to the executive committee. Two more members are sought. interested boys may contact the Scoutmaster or any committee member.
Registration for the women's bowling league is now open. Walter Muller, owner of the bowling alley, asks interested women to call 4242 or visit the alley to register. The league closes November 10 and no members will be accepted after that date.
San Francisco reports a new contract basis between Pacific American shipowners and Marine Engineers Association. Agreement would require member approval and does not guarantee end of the strike.
Lt Gen Nathan Twining told the CAB in Anchorage this week that Alaska would have the greatest air lift if war occurred, criticizing woeful transportation systems while urging as many air routes as possible. Mt McKinley Airways sought a scheduled route and was allowed a supplemental exhibit after Pan American challenged its original filing.
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