Brother In
Japan Dies
Mrs. Warren Flechtner (Helen
Bari) received word the first of
She week of the death of her
brother, Pfc. Matthew A. Bari,
n Japan, from burns. No further
details were given.
The wire, relayed throught Fort
Richardson, took over a month
So arrive at Kodiak. The wire
said:
“The Secretary of War has
asked me to express his deep re
gret that your brother, Pfc. Mat
thew A. Bari, died on Honshu
Island 6 December 1945 as re
sult of burn3. Confirming letter
follows”
Mrs. Flechtner had just re
ceived a letter from her brother,
written on December 1 just after
his arrival in Japan from the
Philippines, which was postmark
ed Dec. S. In it he expressed
hope of getting home soon. He
was from Raymond, Wash.
In October Mrs. Flechtner
heard that the deceased had
been awarded the Purple Heart
for injuries received in the Phil
ippines, and had 3 stars for maj
or combat engagements.
OPENING
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At KODIAK HOME
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LICENSE
Notice
Chauffeur’s Licenses and Lic
enses for For-Hire Vehicles are
now due and application for each
may be made at the city cleik’s
office at the city hall.
The fee for For-Hire Vehicles
is $25 for each vehicle and apnli
cants should bring the following
information with them:
Record of residence for 5 years,
expiration date and number of
Territorial drivers license, names
of persons having financial inter
est in vehicles, make of vehicle,
style, model number, motor num
ber, license number and date of
expiration of insurance.
Said licenses became due as of1
January 1, 1946.
C. Blankenburg
City Clerk
Mrs. Lawrence Panamaroff is
employed in the grocery depart
ment at Kraft’s.
Arthur Burk, powerhouse od
erator, arrived on Wednesday’s
plane from Anchorage.
“If it’s good eats you're mis
sin’, it’s because you’re missin’,
the Yum Yum eats.’’ (adv)
Ends
A year ago Wauda Williams,
18, decided “if something did
not happen in 1045 to make life
worth living” that she would
quit living. Jan. 1 her mother, to
whom she wrote those words,
found her body hanging from a
rafter in the garage. Police listed
the death as suicide.
SMITHS
TRANSFER & STORAGE
Oil Delivery
Office—Across from Bert’s
Halfback Jim Corbitt (50) of
Alabama drives for a 1-yard gain
igainst Southern California in
;he R se Bowl game at Pasa
dena Halfback Ted Tannehili
(33) of USC stopped Corbitt.!
Other USC players ate Center
Joe Bradford (78), Tackle Jack
Musick (75) and Guard Vic Vas*
icek (65). Alabama won the game
34 to 14.
ELECT...
WILLIAM J.
(BILL)
WAGNER
FOR
Territorial Representative
Third Division, Territory of Alaska
Special Election, January 29, 1946
HISTORY: Born Feb. 5, 1900. First came to Alaska with parents in 1903. Received part of
schooling in Alaska. Employed for 13 years on position traveling continuously from one end of
Territory to other. Familiar with all sections and requirements thereof. Resided in Anchorage
since 1921. In business in Anchorage since 1936. Served on City Council and first chairman
Anchorage Power Commission Board. Holds degree in Engineering. Licensed Radio Engineer.
TRANSPORTATION: Opposed to increased freight or passenger rates via water or otherwise
In favor of transportation aids and development of Alaskan aviation with view to better ser
vice and cheaper rates. Construction and maintenance of highways connecting all of Alaska,
from Nome south and feeder lines such as: H vner-Seward to Anchorage; Haines Cut-Off; Con
version of Copper River Railroad Bed into Highway; Naknek, Dillingham and other roads con
necting up with a continental highway system. Believe the Federal Highway Act should be
made applicable to Alaska.
LABOR: Know both sides of labor problems Worked wav up from lowest paying jobs. Un
derstand the working man’s problems. Symphathetic to labor and fair compensation. Believe in
improving Workmen’s Compensation Act and feel that it should be amended to include second
injury benefits and occupational diseases benefits. Also believe in labor efficiency and a fair days
work for a fair days pay.
GOVERNMENT CONTROL: Believe in necessary departments to run government affairs
and adequate compensation to such employees. Vigorously opposed to unnecessary bureaus and
controls. Believe the Governor of Alaska should be elected by the people and thereby keep
this position and appointive positions thereunder within control of voters of territory. In fa
vor of better and cheaper communication within Alaska and between Alaska, and the fetates.
Believe that land now withheld by government should be opened up for homestead and other
entries, with preferential rights to all service, ex-service men and women. Construction or ac
quisition and operation of tuberculosis hospitals within the Territory. Immediate steps to im
prove care and benefits to the aged, the infirm and heffiless. Opposed to mass colonization of
Alaska. Strongly in favor of Territorial control of Fisheries and other natural resources. Post
al zoning of Alaska for cheaper intra-Alaska rates. Also intra-Alaska cheaper freight rates to
encourage and give fair competitive encouragement ta Alaska farming, lumbering and other
industries.
GENERAL: Not a politician. No axe to grind. An experienced Alaska business man willing to
! devote time towards the betterment of the community and Alaska. Di not promise gold-plated
roads, but a tough fighter for things for the good of the Terri'ory, regard ess of what person or
party originates them. Just as tough a fighter in opposing pressure legislation. Not obligated lo
or controlled by any group and refuses to be dictate 1 to by any «ueh pressure. Believes every
one should study all candidates and are negligent if they do not vote because everyone’s daily
life is affected by the decisions of the men in public office. Urges all voters to be sure to v^te.