Coast Guard Storis brings crew to Juneau Alaska
The ice breaker Storis docked in Juneau at 10 04 AM with Commander John R Kurcheski in command. On board were nine officers and 66 enlisted men with a full complement of 85. The ship, built in 1942 as a buoy tender and ice breaker, previously served in the North Atlantic and Chesapeake Bay during the war and recently arrived from Seattle for duty in Alaskan waters. Local officials and residents greeted the crew including Ed Nielsen acting mayor and Councilman George Jorgenson.
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Coast Guard
Storis
Juneau
John R. Kureheski
Coast Guardsman
New Jersey
Seattle
Ketchikan
John Brantner
Ed Nielsen
George Jorgenson
Gene Vuille
Jim
Wachusett
Storrs
Vuille
Hendrickson
Juneau Shrine Club
Kurcheski
Toledo
Ohio
North Atlantic
Greenland
Norfolk
West Coast
Panama
Alameda
Wallace era clashes and Hiss case echo in AAA memo row
The piece recalls Henry Wallace dismissing liberal AAA staff for suspected leftist ties while leaving Alger Hiss untouched as he faced charges from Whitaker Chambers for passing state secrets. It notes Hiss had advised that crop subsidy payments go to tenants alongside landlords and mentions disputes over milk and meat codes within the Agriculture Department.
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Henry Wallace
Wallace
Alker Hiss
Whittaker Chambers
State Department
Hiss
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
South
Triple-A
Agricultural Department
Truman awards Legion of Merit to Cuban president
Washington December 9 President Truman surprised Cuban President Carlos Prio Socarras with the Legion of Merit honoring his four day visit to Washington. The award, given to the Cuban leader during his stay, marks a notable gesture by the U S.
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Washington
Truman
Cuba
Carlos Piio Socarras
Czechoslovak Consul Seeks Asylum in United States
New York December 9 One of Czechoslovakia s consuls has resigned as a representative of the Communist led government and appeals for political exile in democratic asylum The consul Zdenek Smetacek says the regime is dependent on foreign interests and asks U S immigration authorities to allow him his wife two children and mother in law to stay in the United States
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New York
Czechoslovakia
Zdenek Smetacek
U. S
Reinforcements Sent to Hong Kong From Britain
Singapore December 9 The British Army announced reinforcements to Hong Kong due to the Communist advance in China. The Second Battalion of the Sixth Gurka Rifles will depart by year end for the British Crown colony, a move sped up by military sources responding to the southern push.
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Singapore
Hong Kong
China
Sixth Gurka Rifles
Juneau Chamber elects six to executive board at luncheon
The Juneau Chamber of Commerce weekly luncheon elected six members to the executive board: C. F. Benecke, Robert Boochever, Charles Burdick, Fred Eastaugh, Henry Green and Chris Wyler. Plans for a Community Building to house the Coast Guard HQ were discussed, with Norman Banfield noting stock could be purchased in as little as $100. Construction details and full prospectus will be published later in The Empire. H Frank Heintzleman attended and spoke on the Pacific Northwest Trade Association and its work for Alaska.
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Dunean Chamber of
Gem- Imerce
US Coast Guard
Juneau
Norman Banfield
Keith G. Wildes
George A. Parks
Banfield
Harold B. Foss, Jr.Mackinnan
J. A. McKean
Walerig
George
Bullérne Corporation
Empire
Heintzleman
H. Frank Heintzleman
Agriculture
Alaska
Anchorage
Joe McLean
Sdewk
Pacific Northwest ‘Trade Association
Trade Association
Juneau Chambers
Giant B 36 Bomber Completes Historic Fort Worth Trip
Fort Worth reports the B 36 bomber completed a non stop flight to Honolulu and back covering 8 000 miles in about 35 hours. Brig Gen J B Montgomery said the mission showcased the aircrafts capability while carrying a useful bomb load to the halfway mark.
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William C. Barnard
Fort Worth
Tex
Air Force
Qpab
Hono
Sarsweldr Teld
Honolulu
San Diego
Galif
San Francisco
Montgomery
Pearl Harbor
Jet Plane Crashes at Anchorage Fort Richardson Warehouse
An air force P 80 jet crashed during practice maneuvers near Fort Richardson Anchorage killing the pilot. The burning aircraft collapsed an electrical supplies warehouse, which appeared empty, while 75 workers were nearby in another building. Witnesses described the flames and a dramatic jet descent. The pilot's name was not released.
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Anchorage
Air Force
Fort Richardson
Army
James Manske
Wallgren Plans Move Back to Washington for Post
Washington Governor Mon C Wallgren says he will relocate to Washington DC next month to consult with Governors Warren and Hall about a possible high post under President Truman He previously served as a United States Senator from Washington before resigning in 1944 to become governor and was defeated for re election in November by Arthur Langlie.
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San Francisgo
Washington
Mon C. Wallgren
Earl Warren
California
John Tr. Hall
Oregon
Walker
D.C
Truma
Wallgren
Truman
Key West
Florida
Walloren
United States
Artthur B. Langl
Big Chill Heads South From Montana to Central States
Record cold grip spreads from Montana and Wyoming with 20 below readings in Williston and Big Piney and 12 to 19 below in several Montana towns. Central States face 25 below tonight, with snow and bus delays noted in Washington and across the interior.
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Chicago
Dec
Montana
Wyoming
Central States
Dakotas
Minnesota
Mississippi Valley
Williston
NBC
Big Piney
Wyo
Ragle
Colo
Havre
Glasgow
Curbank
Lewiston
Texas
Tennessee
Washington
Marines Readied for Icey Alaska Exercise
A 1200 man Marine battalion from Camp Pendleton will deploy to Alaska next month for Operation Icicle cold weather maneuvers. Maj. Gen. Graves B. Erskine announced during Camp Pendleton’s semi annual inspection as Lt. Gen. Thomas E. Watson and Vice Adm. Gerald F. Hogan lead amphibious drills with the First Task Fleet. Units include tank artillery communications quartermaster and infantry under Brig. Gen. Harry B. Liversedge.
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San Diego
Cal
Camp Pendleton
Alaska
Graves B. Erskine
Maine
Thomas E. Watson
Fleet Marine Force
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Gerald F. Hogan
Bogan
All
Atlantic
Grig
Harry B. Liversedge
CAA Officials En Route During Alaska Visit
CAA officials from Anchorage are en route after a rough patrol week in Southeast Alaska. The party faced a collision when the Coast Guard ship and a Beech craft tangled on approach, delaying their schedule. Burleigh Putnam and D M Greiver, aviation safety experts, were to return to Anchorage aboard the ship. J H Howper and Henry L Newman plan to continue field work between Juneau and Annette Island, with stops at Barucci Hotel earlier in the week.
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CAA
Anchorage
Coast Guard
C. G
Burleigh Putnam
D. M. Greiver
J. ©. Howper
Henry L. Newman
Juneau
Annette Island
Barunci Hotel
One China Force Is Wiped Out
Chinese Army sources report Communist forces breached the outer ring near Nanking and wiped out one Nationalist group. They claim 30,000 casualties and say the 16th Army group was decimated as government reports note the ring persists. The fate of Nanking hinges on remaining trapped units breaking the encirclement before the Hwai River line.
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Associated Press
Nanking
Hwai River
Nankingere
20H
Cannery deal reported in Astoria sale of Columbia River Salmon Co
The Columbia River Salmon Co Inc agreed to sell to Superior Packing Co of Seattle and Tenakee Alaska. T Tennesson Sr of Seattle will be president. Arthur Anderson retiring president sells controlling stock and retires due to ill health. JT Tennesson Jr becomes secretary and may move to direct the company. Arthur Anderson Jr will supervise Astoria operations. Future plans include activating the Tiwaco plant to process oysters, crab, clams, tuna and salmon.
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Astoria
Otc
Columbia River Salmon Co., Inc
Superior Packing Co
Seattle
Tenakee
Alaska
Denn 'T. Tenneson, Sr
Wit
Arthur Anderson
Columbia River
John ‘Jt
Probe Hearings Grow In Importance In Washington
A former State Department employee, Julian Wadleigh, faced questions in congressional spy hearings over alleged sharing of restricted papers with Chambers and a Communist spy ring. President Truman clashed with committee members over the investigation, while an aide testified that dozens of sensitive documents were stolen from state departments and moved via covert means.
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Washington
Julian Wadleigh
State Department
Nixon
R-Calil
Whittaker Chambers
Wadleigh
Chambers
Alver Hiss
Truman
Nestle
New York
Vienna
Louis Ruasail
Mundt
Toto
Clark Rathe
Rusatanorn
Isaac Don Levine
Levine
Gov
Steamers Departures Schedule From Pacific Ports
Baronet is set to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Princess Novak will depart Vancouver on December 14. Denali is due to leave Seattle on Wednesday December 15. Victoria sails from Seattle on December 16. Alaska plans to depart Seattle on Friday December 17 at 7.
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Baronet
Seattle
Princess Novak
Vancouver
Denali
Victoria
Alaska
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Krug
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Frank H. Douglass
W. Charles Martin
Austin T. Moore
Columbia
David B. Law
Mrs. Truman
Madame Chiang
Chiang Kai-shek
Mr. Truman
Congress
St. Lawrence Seaway
St. Louis
Defense Porrestal
Paul G. Hoffman
Maritime Commission
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Quianna
Hollywood
Roberta Tidland
Wirephato
Drew Pearson
The
Bell Syndicate
America
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