Tundra times. [volume], October 15, 1962, Page 11, Image 11

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do Aloskons wont to build a
WILDERNESS
CAPITAL?
Here Are the Facts About Initiative No. 1
A Proposal to Move the Location of Alaska's State Capital
YOU WILL VOTE on a proposal to set up a new capital city in West
ward Alaska, on a tract of not less than 6400 acres of State land, at
a location 30 miles or more from Anchorage—the move must be started
not later than June 1, 1968. It is important that you know what this
means before you go to the polls election day.
A Wilderness Capital
The requirements of 6400 acres of State land and not less than 30 miles
’ from Anchorage, when applied to specific lands, make the nearest
available location 60 miles from Anchorage. This means a wilderness
location—starting from scratch—clearing land—new access roads—streets
— sewers — water and power systems —capital buildings —airport —
housing.
Cost-4150,000,mo
Careful estimates show that construction of a new city in the wilder
ness would cost Alaska over $150,000,000. No limit is set in the Ini
tiative measure on how much can be spent. You are being asked to
approve a blank check.
You Will Suffer
The people of Alaska will have to pay the bill for moving the capital.
This means people all over Alaska, including the villages, will have to
do without many pressing needs.
You Have a Choice
Do the small communities and villages of Alaska want schools or a new
capital? Airports or a new capital? Bridges and roads or a new capital?
Hospitals or a new capital?
The State Department of Planning estimates that $390,000,000 is
needed in the next six years to build schools, airports, bridges, roads
and other public improvements throughout Alaska. 60% of the money
can come from the federal government . . . but the remaining $144,
000,000 must come from Alaska.
A good share of this money will go to help develop the small communi
ties and villages of Alaska ... IF ... the money is available. BUT . . .
It Will NOT Be Available If You Vote for a Wilderness Capital
Let's Build Alaska-Don't Destroy It! Vote Against Initiative No. 1
FAIRBANKSANS UNITED
Edmund A. Hinke, Chairman
P.S. GOOD LUCK ON THE SECOND INUPIAT PAITOT CONFERENCE OCTOBER 18-20 AT KOTZEBUE!
(Paid Political Adv.)
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