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March 17, 1944
The Valley Settler
Palmer, Alaska
What is this article about?
Delegate Dimond protests the Alaska Fishery Act in Congress, highlighting provisions that allow the Department of the Interior to limit fishing gear in Alaska as a post-war conservation measure, without consulting locals.
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DELEGATE DIMOND PROTESTS FISH BILL
In another one of those bills to help the people of Alaska, came up in Congress recently. Called the Alaska Fishery Act. Evidently the proponents of the Bill forgot to call any of the people of Alaska who were probably interested also.
Dimond reports some queer provisions and asks for serious consideration on the subject. He mentions one part in which the Bill seems to be in line with some other legislation applying to Alaska.
This provision gives the fishing administration, which is controlled by the Department of the Interior, the right to limit the amount of gear that a fisherman can use in any given area. This is based on the presumption that there may be too many fishermen in certain areas after the war and as a conservation measure. It's funny that the people of Alaska don't appreciate the efforts that are made to provide the abundant life for them!
In another one of those bills to help the people of Alaska, came up in Congress recently. Called the Alaska Fishery Act. Evidently the proponents of the Bill forgot to call any of the people of Alaska who were probably interested also.
Dimond reports some queer provisions and asks for serious consideration on the subject. He mentions one part in which the Bill seems to be in line with some other legislation applying to Alaska.
This provision gives the fishing administration, which is controlled by the Department of the Interior, the right to limit the amount of gear that a fisherman can use in any given area. This is based on the presumption that there may be too many fishermen in certain areas after the war and as a conservation measure. It's funny that the people of Alaska don't appreciate the efforts that are made to provide the abundant life for them!
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Alaska Fishery Act
Delegate Dimond
Fishing Regulations
Congress Bill
Conservation Measure
What entities or persons were involved?
Delegate Dimond
Where did it happen?
Alaska, Congress
Story Details
Key Persons
Delegate Dimond
Location
Alaska, Congress
Event Date
Recently, After The War
Story Details
Delegate Dimond protests the Alaska Fishery Act, criticizing its provisions for limiting fishing gear without Alaskan input, as a conservation measure anticipating post-war overcrowding.