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Domestic News December 21, 1955

The Nome Nugget

Nome, Nome County, Alaska

What is this article about?

In Seattle, District Immigration Director John P. Boyd announced that 8,000 aliens in five northwest states and Alaska must register their addresses with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in January, using cards available at post offices and stations, with penalties for non-compliance.

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8,000 Aliens Required
To Register Next Month

SEATTLE (PI)—Some 8,000 aliens in five northwest states and Alaska are required to report their addresses to the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in January, District Immigration Director John P. Boyd said today.

Boyd said registration cards are available at post offices and immigration stations. They should be filled out by the alien, he said, and handed to a clerk. The cards may not be mailed.

Boyd said every non-citizen, except persons in diplomatic status and foreign representatives assigned to the United Nations, are required to register. Wilful violation of the law may result in fines, imprisonment or deportation, said Boyd.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Alien Registration Immigration Service Seattle Northwest States Alaska Non Citizen Requirements

What entities or persons were involved?

John P. Boyd

Where did it happen?

Seattle

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Seattle

Event Date

January

Key Persons

John P. Boyd

Outcome

wilful violation of the law may result in fines, imprisonment or deportation

Event Details

Some 8,000 aliens in five northwest states and Alaska are required to report their addresses to the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in January. Registration cards are available at post offices and immigration stations, to be filled out by the alien and handed to a clerk, not mailed. Every non-citizen except persons in diplomatic status and foreign representatives assigned to the United Nations are required to register.

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