After having been in session since January 26th, 1959, Alaska’s very first legislature gavelled out on April 16th, 1959. Alaska had just been admitted to the Union after President Eisenhower signed a special proclamation. Presiding over the Senate was Senate President William E Beltz of Unalakleet. His House counterpart was Speaker Warren A Taylor of […]
On March 5th, 1959, 42 Detroiters packed up and left that city bound for Alaska to take advantage of the homestead land on the Kenai Peninsula that could be had for a $10 filing fee. The 21 families, displaying Alaska or Bust! banners and signs were accompanied by Detroit News reporter, John Treen, in a […]
