Hero of Haines

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Alaska Gov Walter Hickel ordered state flags to fly at half mast to honor Heinmiller, who died June 10, 1992, at 79. Heinmiller was a World War II veteran who founded the Port Chilkoot Co and helped establish the City of Port Chilkoot after the war.

Author: Morphet, Tom
Veterans, Heinmiller, Carl

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Taking charge

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Lillian Akootchook works as a member of her husband's whaling crew on the Beaufort Sea as a health aide, cook and CB radio operator. She knows the whales are necessary to the survival of her village, Kaktovik, Alaska, and respects the whales.

Author: Kaye, Roger
Personal narratives, Biography, Whaling, Women fishers, Akootchook, Lillian

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Chief of staff

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Council died at 77. She was one of the first women to be an administrative assistant for the Senate. Her work included drafting legislation leading to Alaska's statehood and an earthquake relief bill in 1964.

Officials and employees, United States. Congress. Senate, Council, Mary Lee

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Subjects list: Obituary, Personalities, Alaska
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