Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
President Truman reaffirmed support for Alaska statehood and economic development, including housing and steamship services, in a Friday White House meeting with Delegate Bartlett.
Clipping
OCR Quality
Full Text
(P) Special Washington Service)
WASHINGTON, (AP)—Delegate Bartlett of Alaska reported after a White House call Friday that President Truman said he is still strongly in favor of Statehood for the Territory and will support legislation to bring it about.
Bartlett told reporters the entire government development program in Alaska was discussed and said the President expressed the opinion it was necessary to build up quickly the civilian economy and bring about a population increase.
He said Mr. Truman discussed a proposed government housing program for the Territory and expressed interest in it.
Bartlett said the President also stated that one of the things the Territory needs is a regular steamship service at reasonable rates.
The Alaskan declined to disclose details of various government proposals he and the President discussed.
What sub-type of article is it?
What keywords are associated?
What entities or persons were involved?
Where did it happen?
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
Friday
Key Persons
Outcome
president truman supports statehood legislation for alaska, government development program including housing and steamship service to build civilian economy and increase population.
Event Details
Delegate Bartlett reported after a White House call that President Truman is strongly in favor of Alaska statehood and will support legislation. They discussed the government development program, need to build up civilian economy and population, proposed housing program, and regular steamship service at reasonable rates. Bartlett declined to disclose details of various proposals.