Governors of West in New Fight over Timber Payments
Western Governors urged continuation of government payments on federally owned timber lands in lieu of taxes. The late Gov Harl Snell's demand for 1 percent of fair cash value was read by Oregon’s Gov John Hall, with Nevada Gov Vail Pittman and Washington Gov Mon Wallgren signaling support. Alaska’s governor warned Congress may cut fire fighting funds as Alaska faced its worst forest fires. Alaska’s Alaska was cited as part of the Western Regional Empire. Walter J. Stutte seeks foreclosure of labor liens against Alaska Asiatic Lumber Mills, seeking 1683.22 plus six percent interest and 528.60 costs. A suit by Tom Conrad against Russell A. Maynard and the Territorial Board of Public Welfare was dismissed.
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Portland
Ore
Western Forestry and Conservation Association
Harl Snell
Oregon
Snell
John Hall
Vail Pittman
Nevada
Mon C. Wallgren
Washington
Congress
Alaska
Far West
Far East
Guy
Earl Warren
Iust
Warren
Europe
Walter J. Stutte
Juneau
Alaska Asiatic Lumber Mills, Inc
Wrangell
U. S
Reece faces Senate Rubble as GOP Split Echoes
Washington scene prints show Carroll Reece dodging brickbats from his own side on Capitol Hill. Senators whispered critique greeted by mixed praise from McCarthy Lodge and Flanders as a test understanding emerged to keep him on the job amid partisan tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urew Pearson
Washington
COP National
Carroll Reece
Capitol Hill
Foll
Ater
Senate
Reeve
Vermont
Ralph Flanders
Harry Cain
Joe McCarthy
Wisconsin
McCarthy
Massachusetts
Henry Cabot Lodge
Reece
National Pol- SS i
Welfare cuts force tighter relief in Alaska notes
Board of Public Welfare warns 1947 funds fall short for General Relief and medical care. About 43 severely ill or bedridden cases face care halt from January 1 1948. Daily costs exceed available budget as 900 people denied aid for lack of funds. Juvenile placement and dependent child services also constrained, with reduced staff and aid across communities. Weather and missing person reports accompany the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Welfare
Alka
R. G. Maynard
Bosra
Department
Maynard
Alaska
Irom
Civie
Fis
Flere
Direetuy Maynard
Tarry Ehifdren
Lew M. Williams
Clifford Smith
Fairbanks
Howard Lyng
Nome
Amy Sherlock Elected Treasurer of VFW Auxiliary
Mrs Amy Sherlock was elected Treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary of Taku Post Veterans of Foreign Wars at a special election. Several officers were named including Faith Stewart as Food Sale Committee Chairman and Esther Johnston as Rehabilitation Committee Chair. Five new members were elected for January initiation. An official visit by Deputy Chief Betty McCormick is planned for January 9. The group agreed to donate apples to Scout Troop No 13 for Christmas baskets and announced 63 cook books for the Alaska Crippled Children’s sale. Mrs Frank Stragler, formerly Justice of the Montana, welcomed a newborn daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Sherlock
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Taku Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Pupille Mahoney
Faith Stewart
Parsons Electric Co
Esther Johnston
Sherlock
Stath
National Aux Sient
Pixiliar
Hrawnie Scoute Troop No
Manfield
Alaska Coastal air service carries 22 passengers on Friday
Copy lists 22 travelers on Alaska Coastal Airways with stops at Sitka and several other Alaska ports. Names include Keigh Roberts Larraine Sinver R B Bolton H R K Blood W Abbott and mid‑season passengers from various cities. Also notes Garden Club meeting and city club closing enforcement by Juneau police.
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Alaska
Sitka
Dey Falls
Pattersory Bay
Chustwvus
Hoonah
Hines
Skagway
Jura
Keigh Roberts
Larraine Sinver
R. B. Bolton
H. R K. Blood
Juneau
W. Abbott
Mires
Jurd
Frank Barr
Patterson Bay
Gal Lowrie
Fred Grush
A. A. Ehoten
Junedley Gustavix
Ruth Hanson
Pred Hanson
el Sharlave
Jimmie Charles
Arthur Charles
Haines
Olson
Matson
P. Phelps
Thor D. Farr
Stanley
Prissie
A. McMickle
CA. McMickle
Lewis Breaks From AFL in Miner Strike Split
Washington report confirms John L. Lewis severs ties with the AFL in a move seen as paving an independent stance for the 1948 election. The split follows earlier expulsions and a bitter tenure, with Lewis signaling politics independence and redefining labor alignment as delegates to the First Divisional Democratic Convention in Ketchikan adopt the unit rule for the upcoming Territorial convention.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
APL
Minty
Aesie
Mini
Anetivas Federation of
Tarborome
Lewis Firet
Lewis
Inis
Willem Eirern
Sev
Vorat
Ubey
AFL
Labor
Laague
K. C Adams
UMW
Federal Judge Folta sentences six year terms in Alaska cases
In U S District Court Judge George W Folta several defendants faced plea deals. Albert Grant Jr of Sitka pleaded guilty to three counts of morals offenses and drew six years in the federal pen. Andrel Grassemol of Ketchikan also pled guilty to one count and received six years. Willis Baker got four years for forgery and uttering a forged instrument, Harold A Spencer two years for uttering a forged instrument. Jack Hanson had charges dismissed. Burglary and larceny charges against Ray Fale and Cuville Jerome were dismissed on the recommendation of U S Attorney Gilmore. Raymond Maxsel was arrested for negligent driving after backing a taxi into a city police car. Testimony noted those sentences followed pleas or dismissals and a warrant from Haines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Folta
Albert Grant, Jr
Sitka
BJ. Gilmore
Folta
Andrel Grassemol
Ketchikan
Willis Baker
Harold A. Spencer
Jack Hanson
Haines
Ray Fale
Wite
Cuville Jerome
Gilmore
U. S
Gang ride terror in Chicago as gunmen abduct and kill
A chaotic gang ride ends in multiple deaths and abductions after three gunmen shoot and abduct victims at a garage in the South Side. Police say two victims were found dead, two more escaped wounded, and one suspect was killed. a second shooter was captured and identified. The incident follows a report of a car theft dispute and police pursuit into the Western suburbs.
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Chicago
Dee. Toim
Hree New
Becore Pie
Tolay
Tf One
Flo
Joh Suess
Hi Wuther
Nick
Kneals’ Sayer
Tom Daley
Lo Hee
West Ride
John McNamara
Suesis
John Kuesis
Christmas Banquet at Salmon Creek Taunts Club
The Walnut's National Aeromauc aal Association hosts a Christmas banquet at the Salmon Creek Taunts Club this evening at 8 Velock. A cocktail party precedes at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McCarthy. Three couples have reserved for the event.
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National Aeromauc Aal Association
Salmon Creek Taunts Club
Velock
Jerry McCarthy
Joseph McKean
Baleman
Conference May Come Sudden End After Heated Debate
London news reports a Foreign Ministers session postponed to Monday amid heated exchanges. Molotov’s attack on Western policy in Germany shocked observers while Marshall’s aides debated ending the conference or continuing talks.
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London
Conference
U_ 8
Marshall
Molotov
Russia
Germany
Europe
Steamers Arriving and Sailing From Seattle and Vancouver
Alaska from Seattle arrives 6 30 this eve. Princess Norah from Vancouver due Monday afternoon or evening. Sword Kor to sail from Seattle December 14. Aleutian to sail from Little this forenoon and due Juneau Tuesday. Clive Hitch from Seattle due December 17. Deval southbound at 4 this afternoon. Baranet southbound Ta Monday. Mr and Mrs Michael Pele of New York stopping at Mie Barnet.
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Alaska
Seattle
Norah
Vancouver
Sword Kor
Sal
Little
Juneau
Clive Hitch
Deval
West
Baranet
Mia
Michael Pele
New York
Mie Barnet
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West IN
New Fight
Tom Conrad
Russell A. Maynard
Territorial Board of Public Welfare
U. S. District Court
William L. Paul
Everetthy
Luneau
Lodury
Dulin
Jeff Dulin
Juneau Longshoremaii
Kenneth Gresham
Dunn
Whittier
B. Howell
John Guse
Boyt Hote
VFW
Bonnie Jo Gronnies
Frank Stragler
Montana
Alaska Coastal Airlines
Garden Club
Ernest Grusning
VROM
Aaron Khoten
Fred Grust
Jat the
Gustinewu
Petersburg
Forrest, Fryer Jr
Gastinesa Hotel
Anchorage
D.C Waits
W. B. Benson
Baranof Hotel
Ellis
High Rawsdell
Ellis Airlines
Ketchikani
Mie Baranof
A. F.L
More
Ketchiran
Dre
A. Be Zieg~ler
No R. Walker
al Daunels
Woc Suump
Ro M. Mackenzie
Guris Shattuck
Maxy Wah M. Monagh
Oxscur
of Dument
Vernie Mathieson
John Smith
Methuketle
Frank Peratyovich
Klawoek
George Cartelli
Paul Bell
Kake
Fon
Ther Lomes
Raymond Maxsel
City Pollee
Sec. Inf
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Alvakens
Butler
Nebraska
Secretary of Interior
Amazans
United States
Tast
Secretary of the Interior
Yerritory
Tidlat
House of Representatives
United States of America
Che Diteriot
Wales
Territory
Beation
S. i
Artwid Chasis
Dale Bachelor
Annette al Jobinson
Annette
Hh Beraner
Country Club
WNAA
Caa Man
Hewy Gabriel
Caa Mat
Deed
Duneat
Hy Burin
Motatay
Bevin
Bidaull
Bidault
New York City
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