The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-21
WORK WHICH IS
 TO BE DONE BY
 JUNEAU BOARD

from the Juneau council of defense, which was sent to the local defense board. It describes the work which the Juneau council. as head of all the defense boards in Alaska, intends to inaugurate. The Fairbanks board will be given chance to do their part in large portion of this work. The letter reads as follows: Juneau, Alaska, Dec. 31, 1917. Dear Sir:
 "The Juneau members of the Alas. ka Territorial Council of Defense have organized by the election of off, cers and an executive committee, and send this communication to you in conformity with the suggestion of Governor Strong. dated Nov. 18th. the last paragraph but one of which reads as follows:
 Tn naming the Alaska Territorial Council of Defense, I have endeav- ored to make 1t as representative as possible, keenly realizing that in order to make it's work effective to any extent, there must be brought to 1t intelligence, loyalty and desire to serve. For this purpose, the mem. bers of the Council in Juneau will be considered, for the time being at least, or until some further central organization is perfected, as the Ex- ecutive Committee for the entire Ter ritory, and the Executive Council will be instructed to communicate with the members of the Council elsewhere throughout the Territory as soon as practicable"
 A Committee has been appointed by this Council to consider the mat ter of the activities which the Ter. ritorial Council might consistently un- dertake. These suggestions may not all prove practical, but, on the other hand, we are satisfied that from time to time opportunities for valu- able service will open before us, of which we now have no anticipa- tiOn.
 Our Committee reported, and rec ommended,-
 That the members of this Coun. ell throughout Alaska be urged to proceed immediately to ascertain and determine what can be done in their respective communities, and what steps should be taken
 "1st-To expedite the production of aeroplane material.
 "2nd-To expedite the utilization of the water powers of Alaska.
 "3rd-To expedite the coal produc tion in Alaska.
 "4th-To expedite the oil produc, tion in Alaska.
 "5th-To diminish the unnecessary use of oil and coal.
 "6th-To encourage development in agriculture and gardening.
 "7th-To increase the output of fish products and, to that end. to protect the fish supply against de- struction by predatory birds and ami mals, to establish a ready market for the less known species of edible fish, and to disseminate information regarding the preparation of such fish for the market and the table.
 "8th-To establish Labor Bureau for Alaska.
 "9th-To procure the appointment of local physicians to make physical examinations of applicants for en- listment in the service of the United States.
 "10th-To procure the establish ment of an Intelligence Bureau charged with the duty of furnishing information to the government as to what Alaska can do to supply gov ernment needs, and information to the people of Alaska which will en- able them to utilize the resources of the Territory to their highest capacity; and also to furnish assist ance in military matters either to the persons subject to military ser vice or to the government, and to render such aid as may be possible for the Defense of the Territory should aid be needed
 "11th-To educate the people on the issues of the war and the con- sequences of victory or defeat and. to that end,-
 "(a) To send a speaker or speak CTS to the isolated mining and fish ing communities to address them on the issues of the war and on what each can do to contribute to victory; also to distribute suitable literature.
 "(b) To offer prizes in each Judi cial Division for essays on funda' mental principles involved in the war.
 "(c) To offer prizes at each of the High Schools in the Territory for essays on similar subjects.
 "12th-To displace importations by native products.
 "13th-To offer its services in co. ordinating the activities of all orga,