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The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
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Oscar L. Chapman, incoming Secretary of the Interior effective Dec. 1, announces no policy or personnel changes, supports Columbia Valley Authority, Western resource development, statehood for Alaska and Hawaii, and Puerto Rico's administration. Expresses positive regard for resigning Secretary Krug. (Washington, Nov. 12)
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 12-(A)
Oscar L. Chapman, who is to take over as Secretary of the Interior Dec. 1, says he plans no changes in policy or personnel at the Interior Department.
Chapman told a news conference he will continue present department policy on major issues.
He said he favors the Columbia Valley Authority and has done so for many years.
He said he is primarily interested in development of natural resources, particularly in the Western States with which the department is most closely concerned.
Chapman said he strongly favors statehood for Alaska and Hawaii, and is pleased with the administration in Puerto Rico.
Chapman said he did not know the reasons behind Secretary Krug's resignation. He added:
"I have enjoyed a long and most pleasant association with Secretary Krug.
"When he leaves he will leave many friends here."
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Washington
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Nov. 12
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no changes in policy or personnel
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Oscar L. Chapman to take over as Secretary of the Interior Dec. 1 and plans no changes in policy or personnel. He will continue present department policy on major issues, favors Columbia Valley Authority, interested in development of natural resources in Western States, strongly favors statehood for Alaska and Hawaii, pleased with administration in Puerto Rico. Did not know reasons for Secretary Krug's resignation but enjoyed association with him.