Alaska Not a Frozen Wasteland Despite Myths
The article argues Alaska is fertile and developing, with growing population from across the United States. It highlights Matanuska Valley dairy and crop productivity, long summer days boosting yields, and costs of living versus wages. It notes hotels, TV stations, military installations, and modern infrastructure in southern Alaska, while describing harsh interior temps and Eskimo survival in extreme north.
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Mother Nature
Krent
Alaska
United States
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakotas
Arctic
Norway
Matanuska Valley
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Matanuska
Alaska’s growth dream and new insect repellent doubt
The piece imagines Alaska becoming the nation’s giant with population reaching 30 million, linked to highways and power. It notes job wages, a governor’s forecast, and the need for industrial expansion. It also reports on the Agriculture Department testing 15,000 compounds for a new insect repellent called N N Diethyl-lohmimide and whether scent affects its efficacy.
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Brooklyn
N.Y
Alaska
U.S. Agriculture Department
Retired Teachers Meet In Slater Home In Monroe
The Fifth District Retired Teachers Organization met September 10 in Floise Slater's Monroe home. President L Vining was absent. Mrs. Josephine Meed Dowell presided and invited Mrs. E B Stover to lead. One visitor, Mr H i Bynan, cousin of Mrs Slater, attended. Sick list included Miss Alina Burk and others. Report on rational business noted federal teachers aging adjustments and planning arrangements for future meetings.
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Distriét
Floise Slater
Monron
Ie Abserton
L. Vining
Josephine MeéebDowell
E. B. Stover
Viiphagen
Hftoonthers
Hi i. Bynan
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