(3:23 min.) (01 of 08) 1. Clem's history in Alaska. Clem came to Alaska to recover from malaria contracted during WWII in the South Pacific. He has been actively involved in politics from territorial days. He explains his conservative...
(4:03 min.) (02 of 08) 2. Statehood convention Issue revolved around who should be in control of Alaska's resources, the territory or the Federal Government. Finds that Alaska Department of Fish & Game manages far better than Federal Fish...
(2:30 min.) (03 of 08) 3. Outside [non-Alaskan] control Still thinks at time of interview that becoming a commonwealth would have been better. Sees a major problem with control in Washington instead of in the states, and the same thing for...
(3:03 min.) (04 of 08) 4. Statehood changes Should be locals in control rather than those in Washington. Clem states we were given control over the natural and biological resources in the state and then the federal government reneged with...
(4:44 min.) (05 of 08) 5. Autonomy Which direction should we move in next? More autonomy is better -- get more states together to lobby for more autonomy. People should keep an eye on government because they will always try and keep...
(5:35 min.) (06 of 08) 6. Urban-rural divide The divide was not an issue until the majority of population moved to the city. Clem sees states outside Alaska as being willing to take advantage of Alaska's resources. Diane thinks that many...
(4:14 min.) (07 of 08) 7. Population dislocation. Average person in Anchorage has lived here less than five years, only came to take advantage of the money, and plans to retire elsewhere. The less educated people raised in rural Alaska...
(3:36 min.) (08 of 08) 8. Off-shore oil development Clem has no problem with development of Cook Inlet since there is large amount of water movement to keep it clean. Bottom fishery looks good for growth. [tape ends abruptly]