U. S. Wins
Battle
Washington (jPJ — Cruiser^
and destroyers of the U. S. Asi
atic fleet thundered into aotion
against the Japanese in the first
large^cale naval engagement of
thfe war—score: 7 to 0, in favor
of Uacle Sam.
The seven represented enemy
transports or warships definite
ly and conclusively sunk, but
navy communiques told of other
units of a large Nipponese convoy
attempting to pass through Mac
assar straits, including destroy
ers, being heavily damaged and
probably sunki
In addition Dutch and Amer
ican army aircraft participated
in the battle over the waters be
tween Borneo and the Celebes.
^ commuique from the southwest
Pacific headquarters of the Unit
ed nations on Java estimated
three enemy ships sunk, four
probably sunk, no less than a
dozen damaged throughout the
48- hour engagement. The U. S.
lost not a single vessel, and in
addition to the 37 vessels sunk
by the Navy the Army account
ed for 11, making a total of 48
Japanese ships destroyed.
Patrol Assignment
The following are next weeks
assignments for patrol duty of
the Civil Defense Corps.
City Patrol
Mon, Officer of the Patrol Hut
ton. Guthrie, Snyder, Dawson.
Tues. 0. P., Heglin, Bromley,
Htibley Naughton.
Wed. 0. P., Reid, Carlson,
Halverson, Hovey.
Th\ir. 0. P., Rutkowski, Hill,
Lahtonen, Mahle.
Fri. O. "P., Green, Strong, Kvas
Neminen.
Sat. 0. P., Mulqueen, Confer,
Don Heaton, Joe Johnson,
Sun. U. P. Taylor, isargent,
Morrison, Nachtweih.
Mission Road
Mon. Bitonti, Foster.
Tue. Midi, Lynch
Wed. Nelson, Peterson.
Thur. Porter, Russel.
Fri. Rosvwold, Scroggs.
Sat. R. Sears, D. Smith.
^Sim. T. Taylor, Thorsen.
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Bonds Bu)«»ult*
Pending Ar»iva!
Although the Hank of Kodiak
and the post office are out of
defense bonds of any denomina
tion, word has been received
that a shipment from the Federal
Reserve bank is on its way, and
until they arrive the bonds may
be purchased and receipts will
be issued pending the arrival of
the certificates.
0. A. Torgenson, bank presi
dent, has peen designated chair
man and will appoint a com
mittee to start organization work
point toward the universal
pledge campaign to be started
early in February.
An inventory of all organiza
tions whose cooperation is desir
ed will be taken, and the proper
pledge blanks have been ordered.
This new drive is separate
from the payroll allotment plan,
under which employees of a firm
authorize deductions from pay
checks toward purchase of the
bonds. Both bond campaigns are
being conducted throughout the
United States and an enihusiastic
response is being shown.
Any information concerning
the rosters can be given by Pot
teiger at C. D. C. Headquarters
Saturday and Monday evenings
Hearing Reopened
On Rate Increase
Washington (IP)—1The Mari
time commission has announced
the reopening of the hearing on
the Alaska Steamship rate raise.
Originally scheduled for Wash
ington, the hearing has been
transferred to Seattle, and will
be held February 3.
The 45 per cent surcharge on
all freight and passenger rates
SERVING WESTERN
ALASKA
including the
BERING SEA AREA
with
Regular Plane Service
Rates & Reservations
at
Star Airways
Announcement
The SMOKER scheduled for
Al’s Chicken Inn has
been changed to the
LYRIC THEATRE
TOMORROW NIGHT, SUNDAY, FEB. 1
First Bout 8:30
TICKETS ON SALE at the BOX OFFICE
cTyJake c/lppoint merits c/lfter February 10
INCOME TAV
,AA RETURNS
Accurately Figured, Notarized and Filed
ONE COMPLETE TRANSACTION
Take advantage of
Latest Information on i94I Deductions
LOUISE WILLIAMS
Falconer Apartments, No. 2
was approved the first week in
January by the commission, and
was asked for because of increas
ing costs of war operation, the
company said.
DELICIOUS
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ICE CREAM
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We offer a variety of many
flavors for your pleasure
FANCY SUNDAES
AND
SOPHISTICATED
SODAS
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to Spend a few
Minutes Here!
WE ALWAYS HAVE THE
LATEST MAGAZINES
AND PAPERS
Drug Sundries
Kodiak Fountain
Alfred Lian, Owner
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Among depart ures recew
were Mr.and Mi's.MichaelCr»
ford and Mr. and Mrs. Harv
Edwards, who are combini
business and vacation trips.
CONCRETE
AND
PLASTERING
Work of~AliJ
IKindb
ROBERT
HAWKINS
Being the
Leaving Restaurant
In Kodiak
Gives us the responsibility
of setting the Standard for
• QUALITY FOODS <
Y • POPULAR PRICES
• SERVICE
Uiiuuji] Demi fiafs
C. W. (Bill) DICKEY, Prop.
Our banquet room is at your disposal for parties, dinners,
banquets, club meetings, etc. Make reservations early.
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HOWARD RADIOS
Lang Distance All Wave
Receivers
10 tubes Walnut Table Mndels
Phonograph & Additinnal Speaker Connection
$75
Terms on Request
A Registered Pharmacist always on hand
DRUG STORtl
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