Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

The Daily Alaska Empire in Juneau, Alaska

We have 1,696,842 pages in Alaska

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Daily Alaska Empire

Location

Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1950

Page

1

Wreckage Found of U S Air Force C 54 in Alaska Mountains

Advance units of Marines flown to Korea plane wreck found near Mount Crillon in the Brabazon Range Alaska. Six crewmen missing, wreckage located at about nine thousand feet, Juneau base for removal operations with C 54 C 47 and B 17 aircraft. Captain Roy Holdiman leads 10th Rescue group aided by Maj Bacqewski as crews work under stormy weather conditions to reach the crash site.

Mount Crillon Brabazon Range Fairweather Juneau Cape Spencer Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Kenai Peninsula Gulf of Alaska McChord Air Force Base Tacoma Wash Elmendorf 10Th Roy L. Holdiman Brady Glacier Holdiman Air Force Maynard Miller American Geographical Society JIRP

Russia back in United Nations predicted by Drew Pearson

The July 27 Soviet return to the UN was forecast by Drew Pearson on July 16. He notes under the monthly rotation, Russia would chair the Security Council on Aug 1 with Jacob Malik presiding. Zinchenko has been tallying Korea veto votes, and Moscow seeks to use the veto again without losing face.

Russia United Nations Drew Pearson Pearson Security Council Jacob Malik Korea Constantin Zinchenko

Cannery workers unite to resist outside union pressure

Cannery Workers Union No. 36 members unanimously oppose unauthorized pressure from unions not involved and back planned labeling of Alaska salmon shipments here. With Port of Bellingham support, they endorse a program from Columbia River Packers Association to ship 100 000 to 200 000 cases for labeling by local crews during slow months, despite ILWU CIO objections and warnings of public warehouse pricing.

Bellingham Wash Cannery Workers Union Alaska Roy M. Farr Columbia River Packers Association Nick Bez Board of Columbia Packers Joe Jurich ILWU CIO Harry Isler

Rotary hears Thomas history U S Coast Guard

Juneau Rotary Club guests include Lowell Thomas the famed radio commentator. He entertains with jokes and stories while recalling Alaska trips and meeting General Richardson. Coast Guard Commander Morrison outlines the service history from 1789 to 1790 and its motto Semper Paratus and readiness to join the Navy if directed.

Juneau Rotary Club Baranof Hotel Lowell Thomas Ellis Reynolds Thomas Alaska General Richardson Rotary C. McG. Morrison Coast Guard New York George Washington Revertue Marine Service Revenu Cutter Service Alexander Hamilton U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Navy

Pelican Gibson Young Guest at Juneau Hotel

Pelican resident Gibson Young is listed as a guest at the Juneau Hotel. The brief item notes his lodging in Juneau, with no additional details or context provided.

Gibson Young Pelican Juneau Hotel

Gastineau Hotel Stop Adds Local Note

Ward Morris of Haines stops at the Gastineau Hotel. Coal and wood-burning stoves should be set on insulated metal pads for safety.

Gastineau Ward Morris of Haines Gastineau Hotel

Truman seeks 4 billion for Europe aid and allies

President Truman asked Congress to provide 4 billion dollars for Western Europe and peripheral allies, urging rapid production of military equipment. He noted the Korean crisis endangers world peace and stressed accelerating aid to Greece, Turkey, Iran, the Philippines, and other Asian nations to deter communism and defend UN principles.

Washington Presdent Truman Congress Jit House Rayburn D-Tex Free Nations United Nations Free World Greece Turkey Iran Republic of the Philippines Asia

Baseball Rained Out Schedule Off Coast Guard Moose

It rained last evening delaying the Coast Guard versus Moose game and forcing schedule changes. Only five games were completed in the second half with seven postponed due to weather. conditions at 1 pm today also suggested another postponement.

Coast Guard The Moose

Coast Guardsmen Registered at Baranof Hotel

Coast Guard men J. W. Kieffer and Norman J. Winselig are registered at the Baranof Hotel as part of a military guest list.

J. W. Kieffer and Norman J. Winselig The U. S. Coast Guard Baranof Hotel

Frank C. Mosher Guest at Baranof Hotel Pelican

Frank C. Mosher of Pelican is listed as a guest at the Baranof Hotel, reflecting a civic or social note in the local page. He is identified by name and residence, with the Baranof Hotel as the venue.

Frank C. Mosher Pelican Baranof Hotel

One-Two Alarm Signals Civil Defense Plan in Juneau

In case of enemy action the alert will be a one two alarm sounded on the city fire alarm klaxon said R E Robertson chairman of Juneau civil defense committee. The meeting at City Hall formed plans to organize sectors assign deputy directors and require allegiance oaths and ID cards for all members. Mayor Hendrickson indicated ordinances may be enacted shortly.

Juneau R. E. Robertson Civil Defense Committee Robertson Defense Organization United States Waine Hendrickson Civil Defense Organization

Aleutian Brings 37 From South Points

The Aleutian arrived in Juneau at 7 40 AM northbound from Seattle carrying 37 passengers. Twenty six disembarked in Juneau from Seattle listing many names. Other segments note departures to Seward Cordova and from Juneau to Ketchikan.

Aleutian Juneau Seattle W. C. Broce W. C Broce Bonnie Chesney Grace Fay John Floberg Wiley D. Holland W. D. Holland Donna V. Holland Catherine Hauck Fritz Johnson F. Johnson Dixie Johnson Laura Johnson Genevieve Kelley Ross Madden Harriet Penwell Bernard Stanley Velma Stilley Ronda Kay Stilley Stilley Ellen Stonefelt Carrie Vinquist J. C. Weyl Harriet Zumbrum Emil Zumbrum Ketchikan Dick Bishop H. C. Bryant Ray Cavanaugh Franklin L. Fontaine J. E. Johnson Florence Keithley Herb Lawrence Miss C. Mahon Merlin J. Powers E. H. Schroeder

Wrangell Couple Wed in Juneau Hotel Ceremony

Miss Hazel Geneva Greseth and William R. Krepps both of Wrangell were married last night in the Juneau Hotel by Judge Gordon Gray. Witnesses were Velma Intolubbe and Florence M Wilson. After several days in Juneau they will return to Wrangell to make their home.

Hazel Geneva Greseth William R. Krepps Wrangell Juneau Gordon Gray Velma Intolubbe Florence M. Wilson

Seattleite Here Sam Baker At Baranof Hotel

Sam Baker of Gowman Hotel Seattle is staying at the Baranof Hotel, the city lodging note reports. Baker is identified as a Seattle hotel figure visiting Baranof during the period.

Sam Baker Gowman Hotel Seattle

Dearborn Guest Bertha Mick At Baranof Hotel

Bertha Mick of Dearborn Michigan is listed as a guest at the Baranof Hotel.

Bertha Mick Dearborn, Mich

Statehood bill vote delayed in Senate

The Senate plans to delay Alaska and Hawaii statehood bills until next week at earliest. Senator Magnuson hopes they become law, but tax and other bills may push consideration back. Some senators seek to bring Hawaiian and Alaska bills up amid other legislative fights.

Alaska Hawaii Senate Charles D. Watkins Washington Magnuson D-Wash

Senate stalls Alaska Hawaii statehood bills

Senator Lucas says no early Senate action on Alaska and Hawaii statehood bills after a Democratic policy committee meeting. He expects southern senators to push Mundt Nixon anti Communist legislation if brought up and notes Langer would propose fair employment practices instead. He sees little purpose in forcing a debate that could tangle proceedings and delay other business.

Alaska Cordon Ore Watkins Utah Senate Lucas D-Ill Democratic Policy Committee Langer R-Nd Tie

Stock Quotations From New York Aug 1

Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 2 percent, American Can 95, Anaconda 32, Curtiss-Wright 11, International Harvester 287, Kennecott 60, New York Central 14 percent, Northern Pacific 18 percent, U S Steel 374, Pound 2.80. Sales today were 1,870,000 shares. Averages today are industrials 211.87, rails 61.27, utilities 38.04.

New York Alaska Junau American Can Anaconda Curtiss-Wright International Harvester Kennecott New York Central Northern Pacific U.S. Steel

Lathrop Rites Set Asks No Flowers For Funeral

Seattle obsequies for Capt. Austin E. Lathrop pioneer Alaska industrialist set for Thursday at 3 p.m. First Methodist church burial in Washelli. Memorial gifts to Alaska Crippled Children's Association at Fairbanks replace flowers. Delegates from Juneau include R. J. Sommers and former Governor George A. Parks journeying to Seattle. Fairbanks attendees include Judge Edward Medley Miss Miriam Dickey William Strand and Phil Johnson.

Seattle Austin E. Lathrop Alaska Alaska Crippled Children's Association Fairbanks First Methodist Church Washelli Cemetery R. J. Sommers George A. Parks Robert Boochever Juneau Chamber of Commerce Juneau Capt. Lathrop Sommers PAA Parks South Edward Medley Lathrop Co Miriam Dickey Lathrop

Fate of Bridges leader to be decided soon

San Francisco reports swift action on a government request to revoke the $25,000 bond that has freed labor leader Harry Bridges since his April conviction on perjury and conspiracy charges. Judge George B. Harris will hear the motion tomorrow, with Bridges allowed to testify if he wishes.

San Francisco Harry Bridges George B. Harris Paul Leonard Bridges

Juneau Weather Forecast and Rain Totals

Variable cloudiness with an occasional shower tonight and Wednesday. Tonight's low around 50 and Wednesday's high near 59. Past 24 hours rain totals include 0.16 inches in Juneau city and 0.10 inches at the airport. since July 1 totals are 10.09 inches and 7.14 inches respectively.

Juneau

Whitehorse Psych Registered at Baranot Hotel

Whitehorse H Pysch of Whitehorse is registered at the Baranot Hotel.

H. Pysch of Whitehorse Baranot Hotel

Malik Loses Bid to Oust Nationalist China in UN Council

At Lake Success on August 1, Russia’s Jakob Malik, returning as August president after a seven month boycott, ruled Nationalist China usurped seats in the Security Council. The 11 members voted 8 to 3 to back the U S led challenge. Russia Yugoslavia and India supported Malik.

Council Austin Malik Russia Yugoslavia India United States Britain France China Cuba Norway Ecuador Egypt Kuomintang Security Council

Pan Am Carries 95 Passengers on Monday Flights

Pan American World Airways carried 34 passengers Seattle to Ketchikan and 13 to Juneau. On the return to Seattle 48 were flown in two sections. Notable travelers included Lowell Thomas and photographer John Roberts, with a list of other passengers on both legs, including families from Seattle and Juneau.

Pan American World Airways Seattle Ketchikan Juneau Queen City Lowell Thomas John Roberts Bonnie Barnes Fred Baughn John Cunningham Marjorie Cunningham Ben Crawford Vivian Green Mildred Maynard Kenneth Owen Herb Tetter J. Steele Culbertson Jack Garrison Harold Ziuhkula Ernest Ningmela Harry Nichols Paul Ibotuon Elizabeth Congdon Michael Congdon Mary Congdon Eva Congdon Jimmy Congdon K. Schonneman N. F Price David Sperling Phil Derocher Madeline Derocher Bill Cope Dorothy Irving David Dickson William Shark Wesley Kolmakos

Steamer Schedules and Departures for Pacific Ports

Princess Norah is in Vancouver port at 3 this afternoon and will sail for Skagway at 11:30 tonight, returning Friday morning at 8 and heading south at 9. Chilcotin from Vancouver to arrive late Thursday. Alaska leaves Seattle Wednesday. Princess Louise sails from Vancouver tomorrow. Baranof sails from Seattle Saturday. Princess Kathleen sails from Vancouver Saturday. Aleutian near westward bound to south Sunday.

Princess Norah Vancouver Skagway Chilcotin Alaska Seattle Princess Louise Baranof Princess Kathleen Aleutian

Salmon Freight Lands At Juneau Wharf

The trailing boat Hicks under skipper Gordon Wahto landed 1 500 pounds of salmon at the Juneau Cold Storage company wharf today.

Gordon Wahto Juneau

Denverite J Mundine at Gastineau Hotel with US Geological Survey

Denverite J Mundine, affiliated with the U S Geological Survey, is present at the Gastineau Hotel in Denver as part of his professional duties.

J. Mundine Denver Gastineau Hotel U. S. Geological Survey

Fresh Army Troops Pour Into Battle Near Pusan

North Korean forces advanced to 40 miles from Pusan as American reinforcements landed at a South Korean port. Marines and cavalry divisions moved to front lines while air forces hunted Korean columns. MacArthur said withdrawals aimed to improve positions and foretell a turning tide amid heavy losses on both sides.

Associated Press Pusan Chingju Masan First Marine Taegu Andong 24Th Division Kochang Douglas MacArthur First Cavalry Division Korea U.S. Second Infantry Division U.S.A Hawaii U.S

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mt. Crillon tCopyright Bell Syndicate, Inc Europe Mr. Truman White House Spain Western North Atlantic Frank Mosher West Seward Maynard Stimsin Clifford Stimsin H. B. Crewson G. W. Jones R. J. Zernin Cordova Marian Kohl K. J. Braithwaite S. A. Brown Dearborn Senate Insular Committee O'Mahoney D-Wyo Insular Justice Department Maritime Union F. Joseph Donohue United States Attorney General Donohue CIO Longshoremen's and Australia Weather Report Juneau and Vicinity Soviet Security Council PAN AM Red MacArthur United Nations Navy
Search Courier

Search the The Daily Alaska Empire Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Daily Alaska Empire?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication