SCHOOL NEWS
School bells again are sounding
and students from the four corn-)
ers of the city are responding to
the calls. Like millions of other
boys and girls in the States, they I
are carrying forward the torch of
knowledge handed down from for
mer generations. The accumulated
knowledge of the past is the rich!
social heritage of the present.
Students were pleasantly sur
prised on their arrival at school
this year in that all the rooms
have undergone a complete refin
ishing. The ceilings are painted;
white so as to reflect the light
better. The walls have a cream
color and the woodwork has beenj
revarnished. The rooms appear!
new and we are proud in having!
one of the finest school buildings]
in Alaska.
Not only the inside has been
redecorated but the outside has
two coats of white paint with a
. red trim about the windows.
Mr. Halverson spoke on the sub
* ject of education on the first day.
He traced the history of education ]
from primitive time up to the'
present. Registration and program
making followed the speech.
At the present time twelve new i
freshmen have joined the ranks
of Nome High School and will be
come full members after their
initiation.
A very important eclipse of the
sun will occur on Monday after- j
noon beginning at 3:27 p.m. and;
will be visible at Nome. Condi
tions somewhat favorable for an
earthquake somewhere in the
world will exist from Sept. 10th
though the 16th. It could possibly
Baseball Scores
(By The Associated Press)
WEDNESDAY GAMES
(By The Associated Press)
American League
Boston 11, New York 2v
Detroit 5. Cleveland 3.
Washington 3, Philadelphia 0.
Chicago 6, St. Louis 5.
National League
St. Louis 5-7, Chicago 4-3.
(First game 10 innings)
Brooklyn 2-3, Philadelphia 0-2.
New York 3, Cincinnati 2.
Pittsburgh 3, Cincinnati 2.
Pacific Coast League
Seattle 6, Portland 3.
Los Angeles 9, Oakland 6.
Sacramento 7, San Diego 2.
Hollywood 5, San Francisco 3.
THURSDAY GAMES
American League
Boston 10, New York 8.
Detroit 13, Cleveland 13.
(Tie, 10 innings*
St. Louis 6, Chicago 0.
Philadelphia 4, Washington 2.
National League
Brooklyn 3, Philadelphia - 2.
Boston 6, Pittsburgh 4 (10 inn.)
Chicago 4, St. Louis 2..
Pacific Coast League
Sacramento 3, San Diego 1.
Portland 6, Seattle 4.
Hollywood 8, San Francisco 5.
Oakland 23, Los Angeles 7.
trip off the volcano which has
been active in the Aleutians. The
prediction is based on the more
than usual tidal activity caused
by favorable positions of the sun,
moon and planets.
Special Back To School Service,
Sunday 11 a.m. Nazarene Church.
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DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM
Adopted at Territorial Convention, January 22-23, 1948, Ketchikan, Alaska ^
No. 1. THE PRESIDENCY: We heartily endorse the Democratic Administration of the ,
Government of the United States under the forthright and capable leadership
of Harry S. Truman, and especially commend the National Defense Program
in Alaska. '
No. 2. TERRITORY: We also endorse the Democratic Administration in the Territory ,
of Alaska, commending officials for their earnest efforts in the public interest.
No. 3. STATEHOOD: In accordance with American principles of self-government <
and to secure our rights in national affairs, we urge passage of legislation by
Congress enabling Alaska to become a state. ,
No. 4. ELECTIVE GOVERNOR: Pending enactment of statehood legislation, we
avow the right of the people of Alaska to elect their Governor. ,
No. 5. EQUAL RIGHTS: We affirm our belief in the American principle of equality
of opportunity for all people, with fair and equal treatment regardless of (
race, creed, or color, and pledge full support for effective enforcement of the
. Non-Discrimination Act.
No. 6. BASIC TAX PROGRAM: Since the time is long overdue for adoption of basic
revenue measures to meet the Territory’s expanding financial needs, includ- ,
ing provision of money for schools, University, health, welfare, old age assist
ance, pioneers, and other enlightened programs, we advocate passage, with- ,
out substantial change, of all the following tax bills introduced in the 1947
session of the Legislature:
a. A general net income tax, with allocations clauses designed to insure
fair participation by outside companies doing business in Alaska, plus
withholding provisions broad enough to include seasonal employees and
Government contractors’ personnel;
b. A Territorial tax on land and improvements as authorized by the Or
ganic Act;
c. Trade and occupation licenses on a uniform basis to supplant the present
patchwork of license taxes, and to eliminate nuisance items.
No. 7. TRANSPORTATION: We advocate support of all proper steps to secure ade
quate but economical water transportation to the Territory at reduced rates,
it being understood that the Territory will continue its policy of seeking eco
nomical but competitive service, with elimination of the discrimination
against Alaska now contained in Section 27 of the Jones Act, and authoriza
tion for Canadian vessels to compete in rendition of passenger and auto-ferry
service between ports in Alaska.
No. 8. RESERVATIONS: We oppose establishment of land reservations by the ad
ministrative method without specific action by Congress.
No. 9. ABORIGINAL CLAIMS: We urge that Congress enact a speedy settlement of
aboriginal tribal claims as necessary for expediting development of Alaska,
but with just compensation to the Native People in settlement of a moral ob
ligation, even though such claims might prove legally unenforceable.
No. 10. AIRPORTS: We urge revision of Territorial airport arrangements, with pas
sage of a Municipal Airport Act to enable the cities of Alaska to participate
directly in the Federal Airport Aid Program.
No. 11. BUSINESS: We uphold the position that the Territory should stay out of
business commonly conducted by private enterprise.
No. 12. CHILD LABOR: We urge fair and reasonable legislation to regulate child
labor for the protection of our children.
No. 13. HIGHWAYS: We consider improvement and expansion of our highway system
to be of fundamental importance to Alaska's progress, and urge extension of
the Federal Highway Act to Alaska.
No. 14. LIQUOR: We deem it essentia^ in the public interest to have the Territorial
liquor laws revised for efficient administration, enforcement, and control
through a centrally responsible liquor board, but entirely with licensing of
private operators in both the wholesale and retail liquor fields.
No. 15. FISHERIES: We oppose granting or leasing by the Federal Government of any
rights which tend to create or perpetuate a monopoly in the fishing industry,
or which tend to create or perpetuate any vested interest in or to any fishing
location or trapsite within the Territory of Alaska, and propose to abide the out
come of the forthcoming referendum on the subject of abolition of fish traps.
No. 16. SAFETY CODE: We favor the enactment of a basic safety code law for all
construction work and industry in the Territory of Alaska.
No. 17. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR? We favor legislation enabling the Commissioner
of Labor to bring actions for collection of wage claims.
No. 18. HOUSING: We support steps now being taken by Federal agencies and civic
groups to relieve the critical housing shortage in Alaska, and to obtain Na
tional financing of home construction.
No. 19. PAROLE ACT: We favor the extension of the Federal Parole Act to the Terri
tory of Alaska, as an instrument in the correction of juvenile delinquency.
No. 20. UNIVERSITY: We insist upon appropriations for the University of Alaska in
amounts adequate to meet its expanding operations and building needs.
No. 21. LIEN LAWS: We urge that revision be made in the lien laws of the Territory
of Alaska to include all classes of labor, materialimen, and contractors.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
D*1*S"" “ Co"»”“ E. L. “Bob” Bartlett J”““
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Territorial Treasurer UeUrj Rodeil JUWU \
Commissioner of Labor Ross E. Kimball Fairbanks •
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Senate Willia i E. Beltz Haycock
‘Chuck’ A. O’Leary Nome
House Frank Degnan Unalaklee‘
Axel Edman Nome
George Madsen Nome
James K. Wells Nooryik
TERRITORIAL ELECTION
Tuesday, October 10th, 1950