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The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Dr. Ernest Patty, University of Alaska president, visited Nome for the first time after 35 years in Alaska, with his wife and son. Welcomed by friends and students, he inspected mining areas and the Natchuk vessel, announced retirement plans for mining in Alaska and home in Seattle, and predicted UA student growth to 1500.
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Dr. Ernest Patty, president of the University of Alaska, accompanied by Mrs. Patty, visited Nome over the week-end. Dr. Patty has been in Alaska for 35 years, but strange as it may seem, this is his first trip to Nome.
Also accompanying Dr. Patty was his son, Stanton Patty, feature writer for the Seattle Times, also on his first visit to Nome.
While here, Dr. Patty was given a hearty welcome from many of his former University students and friends, including M. J. Walsh, regent of the University.
Dr. Patty expects to retire next year, and states he will devote his time to mining interests in Alaska and make his home in Seattle.
While here, Dr. Patty visited the mining area, and also inspected the new Arctic Research vessel, the Natchuk.
The University president stated that last year there were more than 800 students at U.A., and predicted that within two years there will probably be 1500 in regular attendance.
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Nome, Alaska
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Over The Week End
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University of Alaska president Dr. Ernest Patty visits Nome for the first time after 35 years in Alaska, accompanied by family; welcomed by students and friends; inspects mining and research vessel; plans retirement to mining and Seattle home; predicts university enrollment growth.