social obligations and create a healthy, growing Alaskan economy.
These are costs above the normal operating budget. About 60 percent
of the total cost can be obtained through federal matching fund programs,
but Alaska must still raise over $144, 000, 000 as its share by bonded in
debtedness and State appropriations. We cannot build a wilderness
capital and still meet these financial requirements.
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Juneau has a modern airport with twice daily jet airline service. The
latest in electronic navigation equipment was installed in April of this
year. Official FA A reports show that since April Juneau has had 100
percent completion of flights as compared to 98. 2 for Anchorage, 98. 5
percent for Seattle, 97. 2 percent for Milwaukee and 98. 9 for Minne
apolis. Completion of the new ferry system early next year will make
Juneau readily accessible by auto the year around—so there is no longer
any question of accessibility of Juneau.
You already own a large investment inState office buildings in Juneau,
and there is plenty of room for expansion as the need arises instead of
rushing headlong into a $150,000,000 expenditure for a new capital.
The federal government is also starting a new $16, 000,000 building to
be ready in 1965. It would be a tragedy to discard all this for the sake
of a scheme such as proposed by the promoters of the wilderness capital.
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Two years ago a similar proposal was defeated by a margin of over 5,000
votes. Proponents of the move have forced another costly election on
the same issue. Worst of all, they have divided Alaskans by this ridicu
lous issue when we should be united for Alaska's progress. Neighbor is
disagreeing with neighbor. Think what we could accomplish if all this
time and effort were expended on something constructive. Must we go
through this every two years. Not if we go to the polls this time and
defeat the Initiative even more overwhelmingly.
Let's Build Alaska - Don't Destroy It!
Go To The Polls
Vote Against Initiative No. 1 On November 6
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