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October 2, 1952
The Frontiersman
Wasilla, Palmer, Alaska
What is this article about?
Completion of the power line from Palmer substation to Eklutna on October 1 after delays from December 1951, involving contract by Bureau of Reclamation to Morrison Knudsen and M. K. Wiggins Co., with Wiggins doing work until injunction allowed Morrison Knudsen to take over and finish.
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TRANSMISSION LINE FINALLY COMPLETED
Completion of the new power line from the new Palmer sub station to Eklutna was completed yesterday.
Scheduled completion dates had been postponed three times. Originally the line was to have been completed in December of 1951.
The contract was awarded by the Bureau of Reclamation to Morrison Knudsen and M. K. Wiggins Co. jointly. Wiggins did the work.
A couple of months ago when it became apparent that the line might not be completed by the October 1 construction deadline, the contractors were both contacted by the Bureau and warned that there could be no further delay. Three weeks ago Morrison Knudsen obtained an injunction against M. K. Wiggins in Third District Court and immediately took over the construction job from him. Morrison Knudsen had men flown up from Seattle and construction continued at a furious pace so that the job was done by the October 1 deadline.
Completion of the new power line from the new Palmer sub station to Eklutna was completed yesterday.
Scheduled completion dates had been postponed three times. Originally the line was to have been completed in December of 1951.
The contract was awarded by the Bureau of Reclamation to Morrison Knudsen and M. K. Wiggins Co. jointly. Wiggins did the work.
A couple of months ago when it became apparent that the line might not be completed by the October 1 construction deadline, the contractors were both contacted by the Bureau and warned that there could be no further delay. Three weeks ago Morrison Knudsen obtained an injunction against M. K. Wiggins in Third District Court and immediately took over the construction job from him. Morrison Knudsen had men flown up from Seattle and construction continued at a furious pace so that the job was done by the October 1 deadline.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Power Line Completion
Construction Delay
Legal Injunction
Contract Dispute
What entities or persons were involved?
Morrison Knudsen
M. K. Wiggins Co.
Bureau Of Reclamation
Where did it happen?
From The New Palmer Sub Station To Eklutna
Story Details
Key Persons
Morrison Knudsen
M. K. Wiggins Co.
Bureau Of Reclamation
Location
From The New Palmer Sub Station To Eklutna
Event Date
October 1 Deadline, Originally December Of 1951
Story Details
The power line project faced multiple postponements and a legal injunction, allowing Morrison Knudsen to take over from M. K. Wiggins and complete construction by the deadline after warnings from the Bureau of Reclamation.