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June 16, 1948
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
The U.S. Army's Seattle Port of Embarkation indefinitely extends contract with Alaska Freight Lines Co. for trucking supplies to Alaska interior bases via Alaskan Highway, expanding to include dry and general cargo after Washington cost survey.
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Army Renews Trucking Contract To Alaska Bases
SEATTLE —(AP)— A contract with the Alaska Freight Lines Co., to truck supplies over the Alaskan Highway to troops in the interior of the Territory has been extended indefinitely by the Seattle Port of Embarkation.
Port officials announced the extension today following a cost survey conducted by the Army general staff in Washington, D.C.
The original contract calling for the transport of perishable goods only has been amended to include dry and general cargo.
SEATTLE —(AP)— A contract with the Alaska Freight Lines Co., to truck supplies over the Alaskan Highway to troops in the interior of the Territory has been extended indefinitely by the Seattle Port of Embarkation.
Port officials announced the extension today following a cost survey conducted by the Army general staff in Washington, D.C.
The original contract calling for the transport of perishable goods only has been amended to include dry and general cargo.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Army Contract
Alaska Freight
Trucking Supplies
Alaskan Highway
Port Of Embarkation
What entities or persons were involved?
Alaska Freight Lines Co.
Where did it happen?
Seattle, Alaskan Highway, Interior Of The Territory
Story Details
Key Persons
Alaska Freight Lines Co.
Location
Seattle, Alaskan Highway, Interior Of The Territory
Event Date
Today
Story Details
The Seattle Port of Embarkation extends indefinitely a contract with Alaska Freight Lines Co. to truck supplies over the Alaskan Highway to troops in Alaska's interior, following an Army cost survey in Washington, D.C. The contract now includes dry and general cargo in addition to perishables.