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February 12, 1960
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Shungnak, Alaska, an Eskimo village, submits the first 1960 census returns, reporting 33 houses and 125 inhabitants, ahead of the official April 1 start date due to remote access issues.
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Shungnak Is First To Send In Census Report
SEATTLE, (P) -- An Eskimo village is in with the first 1960 census returns, the Regional Census Bureau Office said here today.
Shungnak, Alaska, on the Kobuk River east of Kotzebue and north of the Arctic Circle, has 33 houses and 125 inhabitants.
Although April 1 is the official census starting date, Alaska is jumping the gun, with official sanction, in remote sections. The Alaska Native Service is making the count now at points which may not be reachable when spring thaws halt communications.
SEATTLE, (P) -- An Eskimo village is in with the first 1960 census returns, the Regional Census Bureau Office said here today.
Shungnak, Alaska, on the Kobuk River east of Kotzebue and north of the Arctic Circle, has 33 houses and 125 inhabitants.
Although April 1 is the official census starting date, Alaska is jumping the gun, with official sanction, in remote sections. The Alaska Native Service is making the count now at points which may not be reachable when spring thaws halt communications.
What sub-type of article is it?
Census Report
What keywords are associated?
Shungnak
Census
Alaska
Eskimo Village
Kobuk River
Where did it happen?
Shungnak, Alaska
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Shungnak, Alaska
Event Date
1960
Outcome
33 houses and 125 inhabitants
Event Details
Shungnak, on the Kobuk River east of Kotzebue and north of the Arctic Circle, is the first to send in 1960 census returns. Alaska is conducting the census early in remote areas with official sanction, as spring thaws may halt communications.