Open meeting on cannery unions in Sdns of Norway Hall
About 200 residents attended a meeting called by Mayor Peter Jorgenson to discuss forming an independent local cannery workers union. CIO members argued against, while C O Parks urged keeping money in the Territory. a vote was proposed but adjourned with no clear decision.
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Untion
Seattle
Erling Eepeseth
Peeniiiegialeannery Workers Union
CIO
Alaska
Cannery
A. R. Hanson
AFL Cannery
Alaska as Haven for Political Refugees Proposal
Senator Ernest W. Gibson of Vermont proposes a bill to admit political refugees from any nation to the United States and allow them to settle in Alaska. The plan aims to provide safe harbor while integrating newcomers into American life.
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Washington, D. C
Ernest W. Gibson
Vermont
United States
Alaska
Accident victim Passes Mother's Death in Oakland Trade
In Oakland a man Watt Urton learned a woman died in his arms after he went to the front of a train to inspect a sudden stop. The victim was his mother, a 21 year old, with sister Hethy shown nearby. The chaotic scene occurred near the Normandie region as officials investigated the cause.
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Oakland
Cal
Watt Urton
President Signs Alaska Air Base Bill and Flood Control Package
President Roosevelt signed a bill authorizing a 4 million dollar air base in Alaska and approved 305 million dollars for non military projects including flood control and rivers and harbors improvements. U S Army officials are surveying Alaska for base locations with Fairbanks among candidates and aerial photographs taken of other sites.
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Washington, D .C
Roosevelt
Alaska
U. S. Army
Echam
Fairbanks
Poland Gets Helium For Stratosphere Balloon Flight
Poland secures approval from Secretary Hull to acquire 220000 cubic feet of American helium for a stratosphere balloon flight planned in the summer. The deal underlines US helium export support and Poland's high altitude research aims.
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Poland
Hull
Wallestad Will Marry Perla Jeppesen Tomorrow
Local fisherman Gus Wallestad and Perla Jeppesen plan to wed tomorrow at the Espeseth home, with Rev. E. S. Tollefson officiating. Jeppesen arrived from Tensey Norway aboard the S. S. Alaska after a three week visit. The couple will reside in Petersburg.
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Gus
Wallestad
Perla Jeppesen
Gus Wallestad
Bert Espeseth
E. S. Tollefson
Miss Jeppesen
Tensey
Norway
Alaska
Erling
Petersburg
Silent on 1940 plans from President Roosevelt continues
Roosevelt maintains silence on 1940 plans as reporters push for comments. The article notes the silence appears likely to persist through 1999, with journalists repeatedly trying to elicit statements.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
William Allen White Praises Hoover After East Trip
Wmporia editor William Allen White returns from three weeks in Washington New York and Boston where he interviews President Hoover. White says Hoover remains unfazed by calamities and enemies praising the president as a remarkable figure despite hostile views among privileged classes.
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Wmporia
Kansas
Washington
New York
Boston
William ‘Allen White
S “Lea
Roosevelt
White House
Mporia
Shusky
Abd
Grover Cleveland
Hoover
Visiting Editors Enjoy Petersburg Stop in Alaska Voyage
The S. S. Aleutian docked at 4 30 Monday with National Editorial Association members visiting Petersburg Alaska. Local groups hosted a fish supper at the school gymnasium with seating for 300 and music from local bands as editors toured town and met residents before sailing.
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Petersburg
Alaska
S. S. Aleutian
National Editorial Association
Chamber of Commerce
Alaska Steamship
Schuyler Duryea
Ketchikan
Main Street
Lutheran Church
The
Presbyterian Church
Sons of Norway
John ‘Atlen
Chamber of Corne
Soviet Japanese Border Clash Shifts in Mongolia
Soviet and Mongolian forces repelled a Manchukuo air raid as fifteen Japanese bombing planes attacked Outer Mongolia along the border. Two planes were shot down by anti aircraft fire and two more allegedly fell inside Mongolian territory. Artillery and infantry battles are also reported nearby as border fighting continues.
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Moscow
Outer Mongolia
Russia
Japan
Manchukuo
Navy's New Destroyer Ham Mann Sets Speed Test Pace
The Navy's newest destroyer Ham Mann reportedly hits 39 knots in a test, a claimed record speed for a ship of its class. Officials praised the performance as a milestone in destroyer design and propulsion capability.
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Navy
Hammann
Local Fourth of July Program Planned by Petersburg Fire Dept
The Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department outlines a rain resilient Fourth of July schedule with morning races and afternoon water sports, a 3 PM skiff test and motorboat races, and evening dances. Rex Waite to announce events and seeks megaphone contact.
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Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department
Main Street
Sales’ Inn
American Legion
Firemen
Rex Waite
Everrts
Mr. Waite
Senate Approves 60 Day Extension for Mining Claim Work
A special wire reports the Senate and House passed a bill on June 29 extending the start of annual assessment work on mining claims from July 1 to September 1 of the current year. The measure moves to the White House for final action.
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Dimond
House
Senate
United States
Alaska
White House
Senate approves 60 day extension for mining claim work
Senate action trims the deadline for $100 assessment work on mining claims to September 1 after House approval of a 90 day extension. The measure returns to the House for concurrence with the new limit.
Site of 3000-Year-Old Industrial Town Found by Archeologists
Archaeologists uncover remains of a vast industrial town dating to about 1000 BCE linked to Solomon era activity. Excavations reveal kilns, metal workshops, and densely packed residential areas suggesting organized production and trade networks in ancient times.
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Solomon
Relief Bill Faces Deadline In Congress
A relief bill before Congress calls for expenditures of 1.375 billion dollars in the coming fiscal year. A compromise with the House is needed as the chamber favors a slightly smaller amount. Final action must occur before midnight or federal relief will be suspended.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Careful Handling of Bee Package Across States
A package moving from Glenn California to Thoeny Montana received careful handling and arrived without incident. A notice inside stated the package contained 250 000 honey bees.
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Butte
Mont
Glenn
Cal
Thoeny
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