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Editorial
January 26, 1953
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Editorial urges Alaska's 21st Legislature to prioritize infrastructure like a Fairbanks-Nome road, military facilities on the Bering Sea coast, better local roads, re-establishment of Land Office and Coast Guard in Nome. Criticizes past federal withdrawals hindering development in Second Division.
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21st LEGISLATURE CONVENES TODAY
With the inauguration of President Eisenhower over, Alaskans turn their thoughts to the problems at home and the opening of the Alaska Legislature, hoping that the representatives of the people will be able to effect legislation for the good of those whom they serve.
Foremost in the needs of Second Division is a road from Fairbanks to Nome, that last link in the great arterial which links the people of northern Alaska to the people of the rest of Alaska and the United States; a life-line for progress and development and a permanent means of ground transportation.
Also the establishment of permanent modern quarters and facilities for fighter planes to be based on the coastal areas facing those bases on the Siberia coast, to be ready for surprise attacks.
A better road program within the division with the road from Nome to Teller and Lost River being most vital. We also urge our legislators to demand the re-establishment of the Land Office at Nome to facilitate the mineral development in the area as well as the re-establishment of the U.S. Coast Guard in the area.
Although millions of dollars are being appropriated for the roads and military as well as the Interior Department and its various departments, it is all being spent before it reaches the Bering Sea coast. This is due in a great measure to the unfair and unwise action of the military when it withdrew from the area, causing other branches of the government, such as the U.S. Land Office, to withdraw from the area also, using the excuse of economy and hindering a part of the territory they are supposed to serve.
With a change of administration and changes in the Interior Department we urge that our legislators meet the challenge so that all economies are not made in the Second Division to the advantage of the other parts of the territory.
With the inauguration of President Eisenhower over, Alaskans turn their thoughts to the problems at home and the opening of the Alaska Legislature, hoping that the representatives of the people will be able to effect legislation for the good of those whom they serve.
Foremost in the needs of Second Division is a road from Fairbanks to Nome, that last link in the great arterial which links the people of northern Alaska to the people of the rest of Alaska and the United States; a life-line for progress and development and a permanent means of ground transportation.
Also the establishment of permanent modern quarters and facilities for fighter planes to be based on the coastal areas facing those bases on the Siberia coast, to be ready for surprise attacks.
A better road program within the division with the road from Nome to Teller and Lost River being most vital. We also urge our legislators to demand the re-establishment of the Land Office at Nome to facilitate the mineral development in the area as well as the re-establishment of the U.S. Coast Guard in the area.
Although millions of dollars are being appropriated for the roads and military as well as the Interior Department and its various departments, it is all being spent before it reaches the Bering Sea coast. This is due in a great measure to the unfair and unwise action of the military when it withdrew from the area, causing other branches of the government, such as the U.S. Land Office, to withdraw from the area also, using the excuse of economy and hindering a part of the territory they are supposed to serve.
With a change of administration and changes in the Interior Department we urge that our legislators meet the challenge so that all economies are not made in the Second Division to the advantage of the other parts of the territory.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
Military Affairs
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Alaska Legislature
Fairbanks Nome Road
Bering Sea Coast
Military Bases
Land Office Nome
Coast Guard
Interior Department
Second Division
What entities or persons were involved?
Alaska Legislature
President Eisenhower
Interior Department
U.S. Military
U.S. Land Office
U.S. Coast Guard
Second Division
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Prioritizing Infrastructure And Military Development In Alaska's Second Division
Stance / Tone
Urgent Advocacy For Local Development And Criticism Of Federal Neglect
Key Figures
Alaska Legislature
President Eisenhower
Interior Department
U.S. Military
U.S. Land Office
U.S. Coast Guard
Second Division
Key Arguments
Need For Fairbanks To Nome Road As Vital Link For Northern Alaska
Establish Permanent Facilities For Fighter Planes On Bering Sea Coast Facing Siberia
Improve Road Program, Especially Nome To Teller And Lost River
Re Establish Land Office At Nome For Mineral Development
Re Establish U.S. Coast Guard In The Area
Criticize Military Withdrawal Causing Other Government Branches To Leave, Hindering Development
Urge Legislators To Ensure Fair Allocation Of Funds Under New Administration