No New Taxes Face Next Congress, White House Confers
A White House conference with Secretary Morgenthau Senator Robinson and Budget Director Coughton led to a statement that no new taxes will be recommended at the next Congress session and that current taxation may be reduced. The aim is to remove inequities and administrative difficulties while preserving revenue, with leaders targeting nuisance taxes and rapid progress toward a balanced budget.
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Washington
White House
Congress
Treasury Morgenthaw
United States
Joseph T. Robinson
Coughton
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Morgenthau
Robinson
Soviet Fliers Depart for Nome This Forenoon
In Alaska at Lake Harding the Soviet plane lifted off at 11 27 this forenoon heading to Nome after a delay caused by a coat with the fliers passports and other papers left behind at Fairbanks 50 miles away. Hugh B Brewster Territorial Aeronautical Inspector transported the documents from Fairbanks. The coat contained a revolver and copies of the Fairbanks News Miner intended for Josef Stalin. Weather along the route is reported favorable with 68 degrees here and 55 to 60 elsewhere.
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Pairbanks
Alaska
Angla
Lake Harding
Nome
Fairbanks
Hugh 8
Brewster
Territorial Aeronautical
Josef L. Stalin
Borah and Ross Nominated in Idaho State Primary
United States Senator William E. Borah and Governor C Ben Ross were nominated as the Republican and Democratic senatorial candidates respectively after the Idaho state primary held yesterday in Boise.
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Boise
Idaho
United States
William E. Borah
Gov
C. Ben Ross
Farmer doubles size of small potatoes by sprout transplants
ELLOREE Aug 13 W B Willisims a farmer says he planted 23 bushels of small potatoes to grow sprouts for transplanting. The original potatoes produced excellent sprouts and developed into large No 1 grade potatoes which were sold at a good price.
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Elloree
W. B. Willsms
William Paul Named Alaska Field Agent Under Wheeler Howard Act
William Paul a Juneau attorney is appointed field agent for Alaska under the Wheeler Howard Act enabling Alaska Indian communities to organize for cooperative projects and industry. Appointment confirmed by Interior Secretary Harold L Ickes with Oscar Lippe en route to begin work. Paul to supervise Territory activities.
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William Paul
Juneau
Alaska
C. M. Hirst
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Paul
Washington
Stock Prices Decline As Profit Taking Hits Market
New York August 13 After a day of advancing steel issues the stock market faltered in late trading as profit taking and selling orders sped up. Today's final tone was irregular with 1 450 000 shares traded. Closing quotes list Alaska Juneau Mines at 13 percent and a range of other prices for major issues as Dow Jones averages show industrials at 167.64 rails at 5.10 utilities 35.16. Quartz lenses note included briefly as an aside.
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New York
Alaska
Juneau Mins
American Can
American Power and Light
Ansconda
Bethlehem Steel
Calumet and Hecla
Columbia Gas and Electric
Commonwealth and Southern
Curtis-Wright
International Harvester
Kennecott
Kresge
Simmons
United States Steel
United Corporation
Cities Service
Bremner
Pound
DOW, Jones
Five Rebel Planes Bomb San Sebastian in Spain
Five rebel planes bombed San Sebastian injuring eight seriously as the insurgent cruiser Almorante Cervera stood offshore ready for action. Reports from Madrid and London describe a collapsing Pascish revolt and shifting fronts with Loyalist miners in Oviedo and towns captured in the south.
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Spain
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Bay of Biscay
Almorante Cervera
Oviedo
Madrid
War Ministry
Desfontes
Calahorra
Lancerra
Aguacil
Franco
Ramon Franco
Francisco Franco
Alfonso
Decline in business failures hits postwar low in July
New York reports July failures at 639, down from 902 a year earlier and 2,596 in July 1932, marking the lowest monthly total since 1920. The August early-week data show a continued rapid rate of decline, signaling improving business health per Dun Bradstreet via Associated Press.
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New York
Dun, Bradstreet
Associated Press
World Consciousness Felt by American Government in Flare up
Byron Price writes that US policy debates arise from the Spanish Civil War. Washington weighs two risks: shielding Americans in war zones and postwar trade disruption. Military advocates push naval readiness, while diplomats warn against placing ships abroad, fearing entanglements. Contingent on Page Seven.
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Spanish Republic
Nashington
Associated Press
Washington
Europe
United States
Relief supplies reach Point Barrow Eskimos via Northland
Coast Guard cutter Northland arrives at Point Barrow with flour beans and sugar and prepares to sail south after unloading for Eskimos. Frank Daugherty, Reindeer Supervisor, to oversee distribution amid reports of a $40 to $50 per ton fee for transport. Four and a half tons of food landed relieve immediate famine, radio from the Northland confirms.
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Point Barrow
Alaska
Coast Guard
Northland
W. K. Swampmell
Frank Daugherty
Washington
United States Cagers Reach Final In Berlin
The United States basketball team moved into the finals in Berlin by defeating Mexico 25 to 10. The U S team led 13 to 2 at halftime and dominated the second half as they advanced toward the championship.
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Mexico
Berlin
United States
Behrends Death Shocks Alaska Community
Prominent Juneau financier B. M. Behrends is mourned as a leading citizen and benefactor. Governors, mayors, and business leaders praise his charity, loyalty, and impact on Alaska’s capital, with tributes from Governor Troy, Mayor Goldstein, Dr. W. W. Council, and others reflecting deep community loss.
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Mayor Goldstein
J. Goldstein
Eyer
Juneau
Alaska
Behrends News Saddens Juneau Chamber Session
Behrends death mourned as Juneau Chamber of Commerce, in somber noon session at Terminal Cafe, pays tribute to BM Behrends. Gov. Troy and guests share recollections and discuss Alaska progress, Roosevelt administration, and local transport links with Atlin. Members observe moments of silence.
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Behrends
Juneau Chamber of Commerce
Guy
John Troy
L. P Barr
Hed
North Canada Air Express
Frank Dufrocam
Alaska Game Commission
Alaska
B. M. Behrends
Cadova
Troy
Pennsylvania
Chamber
Roosevelt
Ernest Gruening
Territories
North
Gruening
Dufresne
Whittler
Juneau
Phillips
States
Burr
Atlin
Forest Fire Sweeps Minnesota as Hunters Rally to Fight Flames
Aug 13 in Paul Minnesota reports a northern wilderness blaze threatening vast areas. Mr Behrends laments a personal loss as thousands of volunteers, including territorial fighters and highway workers, battle the flames amid adverse winds and low humidity. The scene recalls similar efforts across the States as Oscar Olson is seen aiding responders. Continued on Page Two.
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Minn
Behrends
Neateepeet
Oscar Olson
Territoria
International Pulls
Minnesota
Behrends 74 Alaska banker and merchant dies in Cordova
B M Behrends 74 a noted Alaska banker and merchant died in Cordova hospital from pneumonia after pleurisy. He returned from Alaska travels with grandson Ben Mullen. Survived by daughter Mrs J F Mullen soninlaw Judge J F Mullen and grandson. Behrends born in Bavaria came to Sitka in 1887 and built a banking and mercantile empire. Continuous on page two.
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B. M. Behrends
Cordova Hospital
Yukon
Ben Mullen
Juneau
Alaska
J. F. Mullen
Cordova
Judge Mullen
Mr. Mclinsky
McKinley
Behrends
Guy McNaughton
B. M. Behrerds Bank
Mullen
Pneu
United States
Nebraska City
Neb
Sitka
Los Angeles
Orange County
Santa Ana
Votul G. Brady
Virginia M. Pukle
B. M. Behrends Bank
Oveorge EB
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