The Nome daily nugget., 1936-05-20
Kennicott Copper Company Dividends on Increase
DR. CREUNINC STATES AIMS HIS DIVISION AS TT RELATES
 ALASKA. NOON LUNCHEON

Greeting Dr. Ernest H. Gruening, Director of the Division of Territorial and Island Possessions proved very welcome and enjoyable incident today to the Northwestern Alaska Chamber of Commerce Directors, and several other guests including leading government officials at Nome and executives of the city and private businesses
 pr. Gruening in company with Harry G. Watson, Secretary to Governor John w. Troy arrived this morn ing via plane from Fairbanks. After inspecting several government offices here, and making trip around the city, interviewing various business concerns they at tended the luncheon given by the Chamber at the North Pole Bakery.
 Vice President Thos D. Jensen introduced Dr. Gruenng to those guests present and after lunch was completed, spoke shortly and concise y why these guests had been assembled to meet him.
 In his words he said: We feel that there are var ous important phases of federal activity of importance to Alaska and to this Division in particular Some of the gentlemen present well acquainted with cOndi- tons here and many of the needs and requirements necessary to promote and develop the industries and progress o the Territory and the people who live here.
 "Of particular mention is the phase of government activity under the Interior Department relative the policies being carried out for the uplifting and be- terment of the native population of Alaska, and the effect such policies are having on the natiVe5pareu ary their training for competent citizenship vocational education disqualification and relief where necessary. At this time I personally declare that along these lines the government has been doing remarkable work work which is bearing fruit and progress. and which eSties to the industrious and conscientious efforts of the officials in charge, to promote this of people, and their resources"
 Chairman Jensen introduced J. D. Harlan speaking on scientific mining Investigations " R. Farrell on the administration of native affairs; L. E. Rynning on EX termination of predatory animals because of their de- predatons reindeer and who also covered the sub ject of the immediate need of a Federal Building at Nome; Thos Gafney U s. Marshal, on roads and min ing MT. Jensen conferred with Dr. Gruening and Mr. Watson the status of the airmai bill pending before congress and received their assurances that every effort being bent to bring the matter successful con- cuson.
 Dr. Gruening called upon for few remarks pertaining to his visit to Alaska and to Nome The point taken by Dr. Gruenng in speaking to the guests at the luncheon, of informing them of the attitude in which Alaska Legislation is considered and the means for obtaining same
 President Roosevelt. realizing the importance of maintaining close touch with territories and insular possessions of the United States and the fact that they have regular voice in the Congress of the United States established about two and half years ago The Division of Territories and Insular Possessions under the Interior Department to promote and maintain as close contact with the needs and requirements poss- ble of these territories and be in position at all times to handle the details necessarily incumbent upon such division, when matters of legislation affecting them are brought to their attention" said Dr. Gruenng.
 T was appointed to the position of Director of this
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