Five airmen missing as B-29 crashes near Anchorage
A B-29 with nine aboard disappeared two minutes after takeoff from Elmendorf Field during a weather reconnaissance flight. A blinding flash was seen. search focuses near Lost Lake and Point McKenzie west of Anchorage amid heavy snow. Another B-28 crash had occurred eight days earlier, leaving two crew members unaccounted for.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Air Force
Elmendorf Field
San Francisco Bay Area
Nome
Luska
Scmn
Seward Peninsula
Wiymen
Vern Hy Arnett
Sante Ana
Calif
Frederick J. Sheetz
Keyser
W. Viv
Shishmaref
Willem Mune
Frank Whaley
Neme
Munz
Ladd Mield
Harry Strong
Anchorage Army Hospital
Lyle B. Larson
Colfax
Wis
Teeh
Wilbur E Decker
Plainfield
Ned Larson
Lee
Decker
Moscow misreads postwar world in frank diplomat view
A high ranking Soviet envoy in Washington outlines three core errors by Moscow after World War II. He claims the Politburo expected U.S. unemployment and collapse, doubted real Communism in Western Europe, and overestimated anti American strategies. He notes Italians and French drifting from communism and admits Kremlin finally sees this shift.
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Russia
Moscow
USA
United States
Molotov
Vishinsky
Stalin
Politburo
Western Europe
Soviet Union
U. S
Temperatures Rise East as Snow Melts After Deep Freeze
Sub-zero conditions dominated the Dakotas and Montana while the New York New England corridor warmed. A 25 mph wind pushed cold southward and Pembina North Dakota reported 25 below at 5 20 am CST. In the East melting snow, New Jersey and eastern New York expected relief with showers possible and New Year bowls taking on warmer forecasts.
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Associated Press
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Montana
New York
New England
North Dakota
Pembina
Ni Dak
Wisconsin
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Eastand
New York City
Pair Worther
Dallans
Memphis
Auto production in 1947 fourth largest in history
Detroit report shows 3,550,000 passenger cars and 1,235,000 trucks built in 1947 with heavy parts output. Despite repeated line stoppages due to material shortages, industry records a wholesale value of about 8.5 billion dollars for vehicles and replacement parts keeping pre war models on the road.
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Detroit
United States
Leivers Sworn In as New Clerk of U S District Court
J W Leivers was sworn in this morning as Clerk of the U S District Court for the First Division. District Judge George W Folta administered the oath. Leivers succeeds John H Walmer whose resignation is effective today. Walmer plans not yet announced. Peggy McIvor will become Chief Deputy Clerk, followed by Lois Estepp moving to the graphic clerk role.
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J. W. Leivers
U. S. District Court
George W. Folta
Leivers
John H. Walmer
Walmer
Alaska
Douglas High School
Winter and Pond
Thomas Hardware Co
Peggy McIvor
Lois Estepp
Territorial Auditor
Department of Health
Court fines and sentences from Police Court
Richard Davis paid a $15 fine for speeding by City Magistrate William A. Holzheimer. Hilda James received a 30 day City Jail sentence on a drunkenness charge.
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Richard Davis
William A. Holzheimer
Hilda James
Snow White Laundry Gift Omitted From Juneau Baby List
The Snow White Laundry was not named among the gifts planned for the first baby born in Juneau in 1948. The well wishes and service of the Snow White Laundry were intended as a baby gift that year.
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Snow White Laundry
Juneau
jMiaper
Truman Outlook for World Peace in New Year's Message
President Truman expresses confidence in achieving world peace and urges steadfast support for the United Nations. He calls for continued development of the UN as a path to a workable world peace and says the United States cannot abandon its task.
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Washington
Truman
United Nations
United States
Molotov Blames U S for London Talks Collapse
Moscow dispatch reports Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov faulted the United States for the failure of the London Foreign Ministers conference after 17 sessions. He said Russian delegation kept talks from being fruitless and accused American policy of fear of German revival. Gromyko urged Britain to admit UN Palestine commission without delay, noting possible withdrawal of British troops in 1948.
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London
Dee
Si-P
Vyatheslav M
Molotov
United States
Moscow
Moscow Radio
Europe
Germany
Britain
New York
Andrei A. Gromyko
United Nations
Palestine
U. N. Special Commission
Holy Land
American Committee of Jewish Writers, Artists
U. N. Commission
Gromyko
Steamers and Schedules Across Pacific Northwest Ports
Steamers listed with ports of origin and tentative sailing times. Princess Norah from Vancouver due tomorrow afternoon or evening. Sword Knot from Seattle due Friday. Denali to sail from Seattle Saturday. Jumper Hitch from Seattle January 3. Aleutian from west due southbound at 6 a m Sunday. Ann C Nelson of Anchorage staying at the Hotel Juneau.
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Princess Norah
Vancouver
Sword Knot
Seattle
Denali
Anchorage
Ann C. Nelson
Hotel
Juneau
Analysts Explain Tax Situation Amid Budget Forecasts
Washington analysts warn that higher government outlays and lower revenues could shrink the budget surplus to about 2.1 billion dollars next year from this year's 6.0 billion. They cite foreign aid spending and tax receipts as key factors, noting figures might change with Congress action.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Irene Johnson and Ray Reed Married in Ketchikan
Miss Irene Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Johnson of Dexter Kansas and Ray Reed son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Reed of Haverfell New Hampshire wed at the Community Methodist Church Ketchikan at four pm Christmas Day The couple members of the Douglas High School faculty returned to Juneau and were treated to a surprise reception at the Eagles Club in Douglas They will make their home in Douglas
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Irene Johnson
Elmer Johnson
Dexter
Kansas
Ray Reed
Ralph Reed
Haverfell
New Hampshire
Ketchikan
Douglas High School
Juneau
Eagles Club
Douglas
Community Methodist Church
Wiliam Cox
Jeff
Snyder
Reed
Douglas High Huskies
Mike
Darnell’s
Liquor License Hearing Ends Without Action
Judge George W Folta in U S District Court today heard the 1948 liquor license request of Frank Kardanoff for the Occidental Bar. Witnesses Ralph Rivers and Simon Hellenthal testified as the judge took the case under advisement with no action taken on other pending applications.
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George W. Folta
U. S. District Court
Frank Kardanoff
Occidental
Kardanoff
Territorial
Ralph J. Rivers
Simon B. Hellenthal
Folta
Stock Quotations From New York Market Close
Closing quotations show Alaska Juneau at 3 percent and American Can at 80s. Anaconda 34, Curtiss-Wright 4, International Harvester 89, Kennecott 48, New York Central 144, Northern Pacific 20, U S Steel 76. Pound 4031 dollars. sales 1,540,000 shares. Averages: Industrials 181.16, rails 52.48, utilities 33.40.
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New York
Alaska
Juneau
American Can
Anaconda
Curtiss-Wright
International Harvester
iKennecott
New York Central
Northern Pacific
U. S. Steel
Marshall Named Man of Year by Time Magazine
New York December 31 George C Marshall was named Man of the Year by Time magazine. The secretary of state was praised as the man with the biggest rise in fame during the year and as someone who changed news for better or worse.
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Virginia Goodhue
Pasadena
Join Muir College
International Soundphoto
New York
George C. Marshall
Time
Siac
Merger of Skinner and Eddy with Alaska Steamship
Seattle report states Skinner and Eddy Corporation merges with Alaska Steamship Company to streamline structure and strengthen finances. Operating name remains Alaska Steamship Company, now a Washington corporation. Nevada entity noted. Plans include expanding Alaska trade with new freight and passenger ships under Skinner leadership.
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Seattle
Skinner and Eddy Corporation
Alaska Steamship Company
G. W. Skinner
Skinner
Pew Company
Washington Corporation
Oed
Nevada
Alaska
Aleutian Takes 24 Persons To Seward Tuesday Afternoon
The steamer Aleutian sailed from Juneau for Seward at 4 PM yesterday with 24 passengers. Sixteen were patients moved from the Government Hospital to Seward Sanatorium. the ship will return by 8 AM Sunday. Names include Willie Kapjohn Robert Keghedgr Michael Rice Andrew Pete and others. Rats are sometimes killed by piping motor exhausts into their burrows.
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Seward
Juneau
Government Hospital
Seward Sanatorium
Willie Kapjohn
Robert Keghedgr
Michael Rice
Andrew Pete
Edwin Rathi
Raymond David
Elizabeth Olson
Tinka Olson
Maury
Jean Han
Carolyn Hoaf
Lena
Vandenberg Declines Michigan Favorite Son Bid
Senator Vandenberg signals he will not seek Michigan’s Bayorie Law presidential backing and plans to ask the state GOP to withhold formal support. Indications point to a New Year letter to party leaders, aiming to avoid a Michigan favorite son nomination at the Philadelphia convention.
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Washington
Vandenberg
Michigan
Philadelphia
Repairs Underway At Edna Bay Fire Damage Under Study
Repairs at Edna Bay lumber camp are underway with new equipment in the planing mill and sawmill. No word from Purchasing Agent Richard Stamm who investigated the fire that destroyed about 30,000 dollars in property. Juneau Spruce shipments proceed. 175000 to 200000 board feet to Tacoma Friday on the Sword Knot. President Truman declined comment on Henry Wallace's candidacy. Funeral set in Portland for John A. Lathanan, 41, Fairbanks attorney fatal in Renton airliner crash.
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Juneau Spruce Corporation
Edn Bey
Richard Stamm
Juneau Toeat
Juneau
Tacoma
Portland
Ore
Puneral Services
John A. Lathanan
Fairbanks
Alaska
Renton
Wash
Lincoln Memorties Park
Army transport Sgt. Charles B. Mower arrives with 549 soldiers
Seattle Port of Embarkation reports Sgt. Charles B. Mower will arrive Friday from Whittier and Adak aboard a transport ship carrying 549 soldiers 27 dependents and 12 other civilians plus the accompanying crew.
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Seattle
Charles B. Mower
Priday
Whittier
Adak
Travelers Staying at Skagway and Oklahoma City Inns
Skagway resident R. R Cornett stops at the Baranot Hotel while Crarge Carcreek from Oklahoma City checks into the Bardot Hotel during a brief stopover.
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R. R Cornett
Skagway
Baranot Hotel
Oklahoma City
Crarge Carcreek
Bardot
Rescue of B 29 crew in Alaska told by survivor
Nome Alaska December 31 report details how six of eight crewmen of the B 29 Clobbered Turkey were rescued after six days in subzero weather. Photographer Bud Richter and pilots Pratik Whaley and Bil Mung led the operation. two missing airmen and three paratroopers hunted the wreckage as rescue efforts continued.
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Nomm
Alaska
Turkey
Bud Richter
Pratik AL Whaley
Bil Mung
Nome
Richter
Bill
Mung
Simon Hellenthal's Holiday Party At Calhoun Avenue Home
Mr and Mrs Simon Hellenthal hosted a holiday gathering yesterday afternoon at their Calhoun Avenue residence. About 20 people attended between 4 and 7 PM. The event noted comments on local soil restoration after former forested areas.
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Simon Hellenthal
Calhoun Avenue
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Jokes and Upcoming Changes
Kiwanis President Ed Sancier presided for the last time as Gene Vuille will assume the gavel next week. Larry Parker led an extra special program with members reading jokes, and members shared favorites. January 7 will reveal committees for the coming year.
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Ed Sancier
Hiwanis Club
Gene Vuille
Larry Parker
Weather report for Juneau and vicinity
The weather bureau notes today in Juneau a high of 42 and low of 32, with cooler conditions tonight. Forecast calls for variable clouds with snow showers, rain or mixed precipitation, and southeasterly winds 15 to 20 mph. Precipitation totals show 1.27 inches today and 16 inches since December 1, with 61.72 inches since July 1 at Juneau Airport.
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Juneau
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