Americans Lead as Williams Wins 400 Metres at Olympics
On day five of the Olympic Carnival Archie Williams of California won the 400 metres in 46.5 seconds leading the U S to 167 points and growth in standing. Gunnar Hoecker of Finland won the 5 000 metres as Finland moved to second place with 574 points, while Germany dropped to third with 544. Decathlon leaders Bob Clark Glenn Morris and Jack Parker occupied the top three spots as the American team dominated field events and hockey results showed a 7 0 loss to India.
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Berlin
Archie Williams
California
Negro Flash
America
Williams
Arthur Brown Gordon
Great Britain
Jimmy Lavaile
United States
Finland
Gunnar Hoecker
Germany
Bob Clark
Glenn Morris
Jack Parker
U. S
India
Ullman
Sweden
Denmark Bros
Landon to Get Invitation to Drought Confab
Hyde Park Aug 7 President Roosevelt announced at an informal press conference that Alf M. Landon, rival Republican candidate, would be invited to a drought conference of State Governors on the Middle West drought. The meeting likely to be held in early September.
Wood Arrives to Take Post in Biological Survey
David Wood, long identified with the Biological Survey, arrived in Juneau aboard the Northstar to take a junior administrative assistant post with the Alaska Game Commission and Biological Survey offices. He hails from Lincoln Nebraska and is noted as well informed on game matters. He is accompanied by his wife and two children and is seeking housing as the new official begins duties.
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David Wood
Biological Survey
Juneau
Northstar
Alaska Game Commission
Jological Survey
Wood
Tie
Lincoln
Neb
Matanuska Colony Seen as National Defense Move
Seattle August 7 Congressman Byron R Harlan hails the Matanuska Colony as a National Defense measure and urges expansion of equipment and activities He calls for Alaska agricultural buildup to support a growing population He notes farmers outside the colony may join the cooperative and cites market potential along the Alaska Railroad belt
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Matanuska Colony
Harlan
Booster
Seattle
Byron R. Harlan
Alaska
Matanuska
Ohio Democrat
Frank T. Bell
United States
Brant
Alaska Railroad Belt
Plight of Alaska Indians marked by harsh stock and relief debates
Seattle reports Senator Elmer Thomas citing Alaska Indians failing to compete with whites while seeking laws against liquor sales and wildlife protections. Washington action promises more funds for relief, a rehabilitation push, and reserved allocations to set up reservations and boost fishing. New York stock gains follow optimistic business news with Dow Jones up as investors rally on positive industrial signals.
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Seattle
United States
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Alaska
Thomas
Lynn Frazier
North Dakota
Henrik Shipstead
Minnesota
Mount McKinley Park
Washington
William Zimmerman
Congress
Zimmerman
Aerial Survey Team Returns From Arctic Range Flight
The Lycoming-Stinson Reliant seaplane of the Wood Yukon Expedition of the American Geographical Society arrived at noon, returning from aerial survey work in the St Elias Range west of Kulane Lake. Pilot John D. Kay led the party with Walter A. Wood Jr in charge. Members aboard include Mrs Wood Harrison Wood Roger Drury Walter Phillips and Mrs Henry Field. The expedition previously conducted a preliminary survey last summer supporting this year's project.
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St. Elias
Kulane Lake
Lycoming-Stinson
Wood Yukon Expedition
American, Geographical Society
John D. Kay
Walter A. Wood, Jr
New York
Wood
Harrison Wood
Roger Drury
Walter Phillips
Henry Field
W. A. Wood, Jr
Generations of Romigs Are in Big Reunion
Anchorage Alaska August 7 Reunited for the first time in 16 years three generations of the Romig family gathered Thursday night at Dr Joseph H Romigs ranch near here The clan came from San Francisco Seattle and Canyon Dr Romig a 40 year Alaska medical veteran retiring as Chief Surgeon of the Alaska Railroad and organizer of the Husbands Union is noted for his missionary work and long service Also reported is the death of six month old Roberta James daughter of Mr and Mrs John R James after a government hospital operation with the body at Charles W Carter Mortuary
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Anchorage
Alaska
Joseph H. Romig
Here
San Francisco
Seattle
Canyon
Romig
Territory
Husband’s Union
Seward
Secion
Roberta James
John R James
Government Hospital
Charles W. Carter Mortuary
Protests Spread as Spanish Civil War Draws Foreign Involvement
Reports from London and Berlin describe Britain and Germany lodging protests over treatment of their nationals in Spain and the death of four young Nazis near Barcelona. Berlin calls the executions murder while Madrid hears protests about shelling of a German steamer. Loyalists push advances near Madrid as shells hit Algeciras and a German gunboat fires. Germany distributes ships to aid nationals. Paris reports French press accusing Germany of aiding rebels amid fears for a broader neutrality pact.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
Tebela
Barcelona
Berlin
Madrid
Sevilla
Adi
Spanish Republic
Gibraltar
Paris
France
Guliser Starts Arctic Wolves Eradication Drive in Territory
Harlan Guliser, former Alaska trapper, lands in Juneau aboard the North Star with his family to map a wolf elimination plan. He aims to consult Governor Indian office and Alaska Game Commission, targeting Arctic Coast wolves blamed for thinning reindeer herds. He recalls meeting I N Gabrielson, chief of the Biological Survey, years ago in Idaho.
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Juneau
Harlan Guliser
Alaska
North Star
Mr. Gubser
Patrbanks
Idaho
Biological
Governor
Indian Office
Alaska Game Commission
Arctic
Gubser
I. N. Gabrielson
Rehief
Biological Survey
Woodchopper dredge to begin operations near Circle City
Gen A D McRae head of a company mining Alaska placer gold announces first shipment of dredge equipment for Woodchopper Creek above Circle City, to be installed and in operation next year. The McRae Coal Creek dredge cleanup produced a fine brick of virgin gold.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
A.D. McRae
Alaska Placer
Woodchopper Creek
Circle City
McRae
Nelson Rites Held at Carter Chapel
Last rites for John E. Nelson, an oldtimer, were held from Charles W. Carter Mortuary at 2 o'clock with Rev. Erling K. Olafson officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery.
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John
E. Nelson
Oldtimer
St. Ann's Hospital
Charles W. Carter
Erling K. Olafson
Evergreen Cemetery
Townsendites Leave Lemke Tie Up Vague
The Townsend movement and its Union party faced unity questions after Cleveland sessions. Despite leader Townsend’s conversion, the convention split over endorsing Lemke and endorsed nobody. Funds raised were reported as campaign support unclear, with internal splits delaying a firm decision.
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Townsend
Cleveland
Lemke
Halibuter Baldy Rescued Off Washington Coast
WESTPORT Wash Aug 7 Adrift since June 29 when a crank shaft broke in Onimak Pass Alaska the halibuter Baldy was rescued late yesterday afternoon 15 miles off shore by Coast Guard Life Saving crew Capt Berton Gaoina of San Francisco and his two men They had six gallons of water and one weeks rations left Abege fishermen were in good spirits Kalibuter drifted about 2000 miles The drifter was sighted Wednesday by the coastal steamer Yaquina but the guards could not locate it until late yesterday The shipmates on the drifter Spindler and Harvey were residents of Francisco The drifter sailed from San Francisco with no cargo belonging to the Alaska Commercial Company of that city eighteen days after departure
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Westport
Wash
Onimak Pass
Alaska
Coast Guard Life Saving
Berton Gaoina
San Francisco
J. Persson
Persson
Spindler
Harvey
Francisco
Sanrancisco
Alaska Commercial Company
Miners Die in Yorkshire Mine Blast 25 Reported Missing
At Barnsley England rescue teams search for 25 miners believed killed in a coal mine explosion. Officials say 32 bodies have already been recovered. Grief stricken relatives gather at the pit mouth awaiting word as the grim task continues.
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Barnsleew
York
England
Mrs Post Visits Gold Camp with Crossons in Hamburg Mine
Mrs. Wiley Post arrived with Joe Crosson and Mrs. Crosson at High-gold mine in Gold Camp to meet friends of her late husband. Crosson holds an interest in the mine. The visit follows the recent air delivery of supplies to support Spanish rebels.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Wiley Post
PAA
Joe Crosson
Crosson
Manchoukuan forces repulsed at Taoling near Taoling
Manchoukuan forces under General Li Shou Han attacked garrisons near Taoling in West Suiyuan Province and were repulsed after three assaults. About 200 troops were killed and roughly as many wounded, as Suiyuan forces rushed to the frontier to repel the invaders.
Judge Vinal Improves After Ladder Fall in Alaska
Anchorage reports Judge W A Vinal aged 10 formerly of the Third Judicial bench has returned home to Seldovia by air. He is recovering from injuries suffered when he fell from a ladder on July fourth.
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Anchorage
Alaska
W. A. Vinal
Third Division
Seldovia
Fliers Postpone Coast Hop Due to Bad Weather
Soviet aviators Levanevisky and Levcchenko, who flew from Alameda to Seattle at 170 mph, delayed a planned hop to Juneau because fog and rain limited visibility along the Northern British Columbia coast. They may depart Beattle at 1 o clock tomorrow if conditions improve.
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Seattle
Levanevisky
Levcchenko
Alameda
Cal
Juneau
British Columbia
Alert Bay
B.C
N. A. Sokoloff
Amtorg Trading Company
Arctic relief moves from Seattle to aid Kotzebue coast
Governor Griffin orders 35 tons of supplies from Seattle to the Arctic coast aboard the North Star and Derblay for rapid delivery to Nome and Barrow region. Reports say Indian and Eskimo communities may be in dire straits while reindeer losses from wolves threaten food supplies. Authorities anticipate wardens and officials to patrol the Arctic in winter, with Harlan Gubser to lead efforts and campaign.
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Point Barrow
Arctic
B. W. Griffin
J. R. Ummel
Seattle
North
Harlan Gubser
North Star
Thdian Bureau
Biological Survey
Alaska Game Commission
Grenald Collins
Marshall
Game Commission
Frank Dufresne
Gubser
Commission
Dufresne
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