Father of Alaskan Tundra Army Calls for Defense
Long Beach dispatch profiles Maj Marston organizer of the Alaska Territorial Guard aka Tundra Army. He spent six years training natives for guerilla defense against possible Japanese landings and urges continued northern defense and population growth. He plans a new Alaskan real estate subdivision after inactive duty.
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Portland parking meter salesman cites meters in dispute
A. L. Somers, who sold Portland its meters, visited City Manager Lyman S. Moore to discuss satisfaction with the meters. After a lengthy talk Somers found a traffic ticket on his car for parking beyond the 30 minute limit measured by his own meters.
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Hope as answer to juvenile crime urged by ex warden Lawes
Albany New York former Sing Sing warden Lewis E Lawes argues hope can curb juvenile delinquency and aid rehabilitation He cites war prisoner outcomes and urges community cooperation among social agencies He recalls witnessing 350 executions and notes prisoners who found purpose in peace and work He also mentions a pet dog Jim and a Vermont Elizabeth Mine reopening in 1942.
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Jim a Nice Crow Stealing Nails and Tobacco in Niles
A small dark party dubbed Jim sabotages local construction by stealing nails and chewing tobacco, with police informing the Miller family that the thief is named Jim. Mrs. Miller defends him as misunderstood and recalls his past actions on her porch.
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Gift Exchange Is Embarrassing
Fulton Missouri reports a holiday mishap as Harry Reid swapped a box he believed held cigars for a higher priced brand, only to unbox two wash cloths, shaving lotion, a blouse for his daughter, and a partial box of cigars, revealing the mix up.
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