Alaska First Hand Account of a Massive Anchorage Quake
A first hand narrative by Rob ert B Atwood publisher of the Anchorage Daily Times recounts a two week old Alaska earthquake. The writer describing home cracks ground chasms and a sinking house details fleeing to the driveway losing his trumpet and surviving a chaotic scene with neighbors and rescuers. The account captures fear danger and survival in a shifting landscape with vivid imagery of collapsing homes and floating debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B Atwood
Anchorage Daily Times
Fairbanks Daily News-Minor
Robert Casperson
Casperson
Fairbanks
Anchorage
Alaska
Atwood
Warren Hines
Cutter races thrill farmers through winter on Grey Meadows
A lively account recalls winter cutter races across the region. Teams from big to small vie on Grey Meadows and other tracks like Little Santa Anita, offering diversion amid farm chores and weather. A spectator notes the thrill as a cutter jump ends in gasps of excitement.
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Americas
Grey Meadows
Santa Anita
Smithfield high school headship marks new era for Ken Webb
Ken Webb accepts the role to lead the Smithfield high school staff for the coming year as he tours the new building. He compares the moment to a boy with a new toy and imagines what it would be like if he had chosen California, now quelling that curiosity with this opportunity.
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Ken Webb
Smithfield
Ken
California
Floods and community chatter in Preston area
Halo and Ralph Hart discuss the flood miseries near Kimber Christensen’s home while locals Nick around the North East Preston road toward the airport. Orion Jensen buys a gift for his son as Morris Poole shines shoes for conference travel. Clair Hollingsworth seeks guidance to spend more time with his boys. DeMar Bartholome refuses to play basketball against Red Heads citing foul risk.
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Halo
Ralph Hart
Kimber Christensen
Bill Hollingsworth
Glen Godfrey
Kimber
Preston
Lewiston
Orion Jensen
Morris Poole
Clair Hollingsworth
DeMar Barthlome
Red Heads
Parcel of Agricultural Subsidy Saga Targets Farmers
Paul Harvey explains a surplus driven cycle across peanuts fish soybeans and wheat. He notes government subsidies raising prices through purchases and supports while farmers respond by planting more or resisting regulation, illustrating policy-driven market distortions and rising costs for consumers.
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United States
Sr. Harvey
Birthday listings posted for April in Citizen Office column
The Happy Birthday column invites reader submissions for the next week. Names and dates are listed by April day ranges and include Lori Swainston Sharron Derricott Carl Fredrickson Steven Beckstead and others with April 11 to April 16 entries.
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Lori Swainston
Sharron B
Derricott
Carl Fredrickson
Steven Beckstead
Leness Keller
Kent Webb
Franklin County News Roundup Highlights Local Events
Representative Addison T Smith opposed repealing the law on coastwise ship passage via the Panama Canal. Preston group discusses a possible ball team joining Cachevales League. A Salt Lake City conference overflow featured Joseph S Geddes as a speaker. Clair Peterson receives a Bronze Star citation for Korea. Sharon Johnson visits from Kessler AFB en route to Norton AFB. Swan Lake hosts 109 swans, a half century after their arrival. Waltz Night draws large crowds at Persiana. Vehicle licenses rise with 634 passenger car licenses issued in Franklin County. Eulalia Crane wins extemporaneous speaking at the inter state contest in Pocatello. advances to Boise. Six county men and one transferee join Navy April quota. Leon Mars hall of J C Penney to transfer. Coy Christensen from Banida to sing in Martha opera staged by Utah State Agricultural College.
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Preston Commercial Committee
Preston
Cachevales League
Joseph S Geddes
Assembly Hall
Salt Lake City
Clair Peterson
Stella Peterson
Korea
Sharon Johnson
Kessler Air Force Base
Mississippi
Norton Afb
San Bernardino
California
L Dean Davis
Martell Thomas
Franklin County
J C Peterson
William Palmer
Eulalia Crane
Pocatello
Boise
Navy
Norm Steel
Blaine Dunkley
Bland Phillips
Mack Hunter
Lynn Stevenson
Bret Hart
Reed Spackman
Leon Marshall
J C. Penney Store
Jerome Board
Utah State Agricultural College Music Department
Martha
Coy Christensen
Banida
Nancy
W. H. Manning
The Joyous Awakening of Spring by Enid Johnston
A vivid celebration of spring's return. The speaker recalls robins bluebirds and larks, green leaves, blooming flowers, dew kissed hills, and a blue sky as cedar warmth and gentle zephyrs declare the season.
Snow Teasin in Ogden Canyon Triggers Close Call
Dr Aaron Ross involved in a snow slide incident near Snow Teasin in Ogden Canyon. A nephew of Mrs Emory Bel appears linked to the mishap as a man reportedly lost his footing. The event ends with a 30 foot cliff sighting and ongoing police attention.
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Aaron Ross
Ogden Canyon
Emory Belnap
Ross
Roy
Dean Andrew Visited Magnolia for Family Gathering
Dean Andrew and family from Trenton and nearby attended a supper in Magnolia honoring Dean. Vic Andrew Mrs L Andrew and the Merlin family joined Mr and Mrs A L Andrew Leland A Cottle of Logan and others in a post Educational Institute visit on Thursday evening as Dean traveled home from San Francisco California.
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Trenton
Dein Andrew
Magnolia
Arkansas
Vic
L. Andrew
Hiss
San Francisco
Cali
Educational Institute
Merlin
Andrew
Dean
A. L. Andrew
Leland—A. Cottle
Logan
Lynette Kingsford
North Cache
Glen Groll
Lee Ladle
Ogden
Milton Barnes
Lillian Millar
Nancy Parson
Vonda
Milford
Golda Hutchins
Ada Jansen
Elsie Allen
Harris Allen
Napa
Grover Allen
Gilbert Allen
Harris
Gilbert
Idaho Falls
Swift Company
Alton Buttars
Weston
Ray Geddes
Spencer
Wilford Geddes
Cove Briefs M Men and Gleaners Hold Annual Dinner
The Stake M Men and Gleaners held Bride and Groom night in the ward chapel with Jay Rodebush directing. Guests included Joe Cornish and Dr W W Richards of Logan and many local families visiting relatives, attending Easter events, and sharing meals in Cove and nearby areas.
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Martha Oliverson
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Idaho Press
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American Newspaper
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la Rue Porter
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Linda Olsen
Lila Woodward
Stacy Christensen
Stanton Hawkes
Luciyn Packer
Kat Bo Bright
Verda Fellows
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Pat Ward
Susan Hansen
Odetta von Con
Steve van Wrist
Bod Fellows
Wm Vo
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State
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Pirote Flarelorence Glover
Flaine van Orden
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Keaton Clark
Brent Corbridge
Phillip Cone
Alice Thomas
Guy FE Harris
Bill Weber
Gloria Keller
Mona Wilde
Roinson Wol. Beckstead Durlene Rawlins
Preston Citizen
Addison T Smith
Panama Canal
Robin Redbreast
Enid Johnston
Cove Briefs
M-Men
Gleaners
Merriam
Webster
Merriam- Webster
Thi
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