Russian teacher linked to consulate falls from window
A Russian school teacher identified as Mrs Oksana Kusenkina, long in seclusion at the Russian Consulate, reportedly jumped or fell from an upper story window in New York. She was hospitalized with injuries. The incident follows ongoing court actions over her production.
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Roosevelt Hospital
Yakov M. Tomakin
Here
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East Bist
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Oksana Kusenkins
State Department
Thomas E. Dewey
House Committee
Michael Samarin
Washington
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Babe Ruth Improves Yet Remains Critical, Doctor Says
New York reports Babe Ruth showing improvement but remains in critical condition at Memorial Hospital. A 9 31 p m bulletin from Dr Hayes Martin notes Ruth rallied this morning, his pulse irregular, condition better though still serious. Also mentions two Denver visitors Vern Winchester and Virginia Tomorrow registered at the Gaytingsu Hotel.
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Spy Cynosure Named as Leader in Perlo Case
Victor Perlo testifies before the House Un American Activities Committee on August 9 denying he is or was a Communist. He says he followed counsel's advice to avoid self incrimination while claiming the wartime Soviet spy ring centered in Washington, D C.
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House un-American Activities Committee
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International Soundphoto
Plane crashes claim five dead as others still missing
AP reports five killed in a pair of crashes and three others missing including a Navy Privateer crew of nine and two aerologists west of Guam. Separately a Continental DC-3 forced down in Kansas with no injuries. Edmonton and Bathurst Inlet search continues for two Arctic planes and a Miss Oldenburg geologist from Minnesota among missing.
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Washington Merry Go Round: Uncle Joe Cannon Revisited
The piece recalls Uncle Joe Cannon of Danville, a long-time House speaker famed for his tobacco habit and iron-fisted rule. It notes a brief rebuke by Democrats and progressive Republicans, then quotes Joe Martin’s parliamentary control limiting debate on government credit and public savings.
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J A McLean Heads Juneau Chamber Of Commerce
J A McLean named President at noon luncheon in Baranof Hotel Gold Room. Robert Boochever elected First Vice President and Dr Dick Williams Second Vice President. Guest speakers Richard Neuberger and George Hopkins of US Army Corps of Engineers discussed projects in Alaska and limits on lobbying Congress.
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Berlin Crisis Across Sectors Deepens Political Split
The Berlin government faces a likely dual department structure as Communist tactics split the city governance east and west. Soviet forces clash with Allied sectors over arrests, while Western powers threaten to surrender Berlin to Russia amid a financial deadlock and security maneuvers. In Palestine, UN mediation falters as Latrun pumping station bombings heighten Jerusalem tensions. Bernadotte cites Jewish initiation of shooting while Arabs resist. Across Greece, Grammos Rebels threaten supply lines as King Paul orders Parliament adjournment to dodge questions. US officials report suspected Soviet jamming of Voice of America as coal shipments to Berlin loom for August 20.
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Juneau Spruce Files Second NLRB Charges
Howard Hilbun of the National Labor Relations Board left Juneau to investigate a labor dispute between Juneau Spruce Corporation and the CIO Longshore Union. The new charges follow August 3 filings alleging jurisdictional dispute with the International Wood Workers Association and that CIO Longshoremen sought to influence hiring decisions.
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National Labor Relations Board
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Juneau Spruce Corporation
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TWA
Salmon pack drops twenty percent from last year
MArrin August 12 The Fish and Wildlife Service report from Alaska salmon packing through Aug 7 shows total 2,526,164 cases, about 20 percent below the same week last year and below 1946 levels. Pink pack slightly more than half of last year. red pack about 270,000 fewer. chum pack higher.
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Fistland Wildlife Service
Alastka
Berlin and German Workers Protest in Western Zone
Russians accuse U S Military Government of cutting Berlin to the Russian Zone lines and Berlin’s elected government of sabotaging propaganda. Only 1 in 100 Germans in western sectors accepted the Russian offer as about 300 000 demonstrated against high prices. In Hessia mass meetings urged Gen Lucius D Clay to back a workers rights law as about 20 000 office and industrial workers protested losses in Frankfurt.
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Hesse
Lucius D. Clay
Frankfurt
Nome Route Sail Date Moved to August 24
The Alaska Steamship Company announced a revised Nome sailing date for August 24. The motorship Jumper Hite, commanded by Captain Lugwig Jacobson, replaces the Rose Knot which was set to sail August 19. Call ports include Ahalaska, Solomon, Gologin, St. Michael, and Onalaileat. one remaining voyage in September.
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Ben Tember
Cannery Union Meet Postponed
A Douglas Branch AFL Alaska United Fishermen and Cannery Workers Union meeting was postponed awaiting Territorial Representative Ken Bowman of the AFL. The session aimed to discuss NLRB filed labor practice charges against Douglas Canning Co after a contract with CIO Food Tobacco and Agricultural Workers Union followed an oral AFL agreement. Bowman’s arrival is anticipated within a week.
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Stock Quotations and Notable Guests at Juneau Hotels
New York stock closes with Alaska Juneau mine at 3 percent, American Can 85 1 2, Anaconda 36, Curtiss Wright 9, International Harvest 284, Kennecott 55, New York Central 17, Northern Pacific 22, U S Steel 76. Sales 630000 shares. industrials 179.63, rally 5916, utilities 34.31. W M Robertson of San Francisco guests at Baranof Hotel. Joe McKenzie from Tenakee is at Hotel Juneau.
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Weather Report for Juneau and Vicinity
Mostly cloudy with occasional light showers tonight and Friday. Temperatures: Juneau highs near 62 rising to 63 tomorrow, lows around 52. Rainfall totals: 24 hours 0.41 inches at Juneau, 2.60 inches since Aug 1, 9.75 inches since July 1. Airport totals: 0.02 inches today, 1.69 inches since Aug 1.
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Tobin Named Labor Secretary in Truman Admin
President Truman added Maurice J. Tobin to his Cabinet to help corral labor votes in November. Tobin, 47, left the Massachusetts governor’s race to become Secretary of Labor after the death of Lewis Schwellenbach. Tobin’s career includes defeating James M. Curley for Boston mayor and winning Massachusetts governorship with a record vote. Democratic plans faced attacks from Thurmond and GOPs touting a leaner government. Maybank led in South Carolina Democratic primary, and Sidney McMath challenged Holt for Arkansas governor.
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Sidney McMath
Hot Springs
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Truman Orders Finance Study of U S Airlines
President Truman ordered a government financial study of the entire air transport industry after a conference with top officials of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation Civil Aeronautics Board and the War Department The White House said he is highly interested in finding ways to finance Windusey immediate needs and long term development
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Civil Matter Board
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Allied Envoys Confer With Molotov In Moscow
United States Britain and France envoys held a near three hour meeting with Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov in Moscow. Ambassador Walter Bedell Smithy said there are no conclusions yet after the fourth meeting in 71 days to address the Berlin blockade and potential west east talks. Secrecy limits reliable information on progress.
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Therid
Radar Net for North America Faces High Cost
A proposed joint US Canada radar network for the Arctic has experts debating a $250 million price tag cited by a Washington paper. Sources say the figure could fund much of Canada’s entire defense budget, casting doubt on the plan despite long-standing defense needs.
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Meir
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Dominions
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The
Times-Herald
Inflation Era Debate Echoes Through Markets
Wayne Oliver weighs inflation prospects as farm prices dip below February lows while crops appear plentiful and meat costs may rise for months. Analysts note industrial materials stay firm, complicating the outlook for the broader economy amid mixed signals from markets and farmers. Col. Ghlson in town, Ohlson stops at the Barnhof Hotel.
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Wall Street
Ee Col. Ghlson
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