Douglas Island news., 1918-01-04
ORGANIZATION
 IS PERFECTED
Alaska Tcrritoral Council of Defense Now Ready for for Perform
 ance of Duties

Organization of thc Alaska Terri torIgl Council of Defense. Of which there are seven members for Doug las and five for Treadwoll, was re- couuy perfected ln Juneau by the election of W. A. Clark. chairman; John Rustgard. vice chairman; B. M. Behrcnds, treasurer and J. B. Mar shall, secretary. An executive com mitteo was also appointed. the mem bcrs an being substantial citizens.
 For tho benefit of Island members or thc board, their duties are here wi'h given as stipulated by the chairman of thc council.
 1st TO expedite the production or aeroplane material
 End. TO expedite tao utilization of Che water powers Of Alaska.
 3rd To expedite Che coal pro- duction n Alaska.
 lth To expedite the oil produc- tion in Alaska.
 9th. To diminish thc unnecessary use Of oil and coal.
 Gth To encourage development in agriculture and gardening.
 7th To increase the output of fish products and. Co that end. Co protect thc fish supply against de- struotIon by predatory birds. Co cs- tablish a ready market for the less known species Of edible fish, and to discmmiuatc information regarding Che preparation of such fish for the market and Che table.
 Sth TO establish Labor Bu- roau for Alaska.
 9th To procure the appointment of local physicians Co make physical examinations of applicants for on- listment In thc service of Che United States.
 10th. TO procure the establish mout of am Intelligence Bureau charged with Che duty of furnishing information Co Che government us Go what Alaska can do to supply needs. and information to che people of Alaska which will enable them to utilize the resources Of Che Territory Co their highest ca- pacity; and also Co furnish assistance m military matters either Co tho persons subject Co military service or Co Che government, and to render such aid as may bc possible for Che defense of Che Territory should aid Doc needed
 llh TO educate the people on thc issues of thc war and thc couse- qucuccs of victory or defeat and, to that end
 al TO send a speaker or speakers to thc isolated mining and fishing communities Co address them on thc issues of hc war and on what each cam do Co contribute to victory; also Co distribute suitable litcrature.
 (bJ TO offer prizes in each Ju- dIciaI Division for essays on fuuda- mcnoI principles involved in the war
 Ccl TO oHor prizes ot each Of thc high schools in thc Territory for cs- says on similar subjects.
 l2h. To displacc importauons by native products.
 18th. TO offer its services in COG orduating the activities of an or gauizotous assisting in Che work Of thc war.
 Before taking final action in these matters. We intend to await tho sug- Ecstious of the local Councils throughout the Territory especially those Councils that have am immcdi- ate interest In the particular work suggested. By this means we hope Co obtain valuable assistance i'm the matters referred to, as well as sug- gcstIons in regard to other important 
 We also propose Co communicate. without delay. with the National Council of Defense, and with the Councils of some of thc States, and we hope to receive much valuable information, which we will be glad to transmit. in turn, to the various local councils
 We win Doc pleased to hear what has been done by the council in your town. and 1T we can bc Of any assistance in any work that you have undertaken, or expect to undertake, please advise us.
 Hoping that the year 1918 may be ono of glorious success for the cause of freedom and democracy.
 Sincerely yours,
 ". A. CLARK, Chairman. JOHN B. MARSHALL, Secretary.