Britain Ready to Defend Poland in Alaska Hearings
A six member Alaska fisheries investigation subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee arrived in Juneau aboard the Coast Guard cutter Ingham led by Chairman Bland to study the Alaska fisheries. The group will conduct hearings along the territory plus a Westward extension, with members from Washington and various states.
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Alaska
Conan
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Juneau
Samuel D. Tngham
Representative Schuyler
Bland
Virginia
Ingham
Lieut. L. Baker
Seward
Washington
Richard J. Welch
California
Ambrose J. Kennedy
Maryland
Frank W. Boykin
Alabama
Monrad C.wallgren
George N. Seger
New Jersey
James C. Oliver
Maine
Wallgren
Everett
Anchorage
Buddy Creek
Nome
Spencer
Territorial Legislature
James V. Davis
Harvey Smith
A. P. Walker
Craig
Roden
Henry Roden
Ketchikan
Teday
Dimond
House
Coast Guard
Samuel D. Ingham
House Committee On Merchant, Marine and Fisheries
Schuyler O. Bland
Territory
Seattle
San Francisco
Congress
Special session eyed as Roosevelt acts on European crisis
Pat McCarran says Roosevelt plans a Congress call to address the European crisis. Paris reports disrupted communications with Poland and lines through Germany. German forces mass near Eupen and border fortifications strengthen as Americans are urged to leave Europe. UK rail strike call withdrawn amid crisis.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Pat McCarran
Nevada
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Paris
France
Poland
Germany
Time debate in Alaska Pacific Salmon court case
Three attorneys spar for over an hour in district court before Judge George F. Alexander over the timing of legal time in Juneau and Funter Bay. The Alaska Pacific Salmon Corporation and two individuals face charges for fishing during a weekend closure at 6 17 a m under disputed time standards.
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District Court
George F. Alexander
Juneau
Chamber of Commerce
Mine Union
Counci
United States
Alaska Pacific Salmon Corporation
A. J. Bebean
Antone Thomsen
R. E. Robertson
Corporation
Punter Bay
Seattle
Robertson
Funter Bay
Sitka
George Grigsby
Bebean and
Thomson
Alaska
Japan plans action in Shanghai amid settlement tensions
Shanghai report says the Japanese Army has landed 6000 troops in the Shanghai area over the last day as a prelude to action against the International settlement. Official word notes Japan may seize the settlement, though the Russian German pact has left Nippon uncertain. About 5000 Allied troops including American British French and Italian forces are in the settlement, ready to move if ordered.
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Shanghai
Polaris Mine plans higher output and exploration
Ed ward C. Congdon, owner, says Polaris-Taku mines will raise production beyond the 170 tons daily achieved this season and expand surveys to gauge future growth. He calls the project exploratory, expects 200 tons daily next year, and notes ongoing development while planning future visits with family and friend Thorold F. Field.
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Polaris- Taku
Edward C. Congdon
Baranof
Polaris
Palm Beach
Fla
Congdons
Congdon
Field
J. J. Swarta
Tmilsequah
B. C
J. J. Gibson
Ferry Boat Strike Ends. Arbitration to Settle Dispute
Seattle Aug 24 The Puget Sound ferry boat strike is settled and service restored. Both sides agreed to submit the controversy to arbitration.
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Seattle
Puget Sound
Bankhead Hints at Presidential Candidacy in Democratic Party
Alaska delegate Antony J. Dimond reports Washington sees Europe believably headed toward war while Senator Borah suggests no war. Rep William B Bankhead announces willingness to accept Democratic nomination at 65, as Dimond joins House subcommittee on Alaska fisheries voyage aboard the Coast Guard cutter Samuel D Ingham.
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Montgomery
Ala
Willian B. Bankhead
Ala O ‘Pama
Congress
Tallulah Bankhead
Washington
Alaska
Antony J. Dimond
Capi
Europe
Delegtate
Dimond
Borah
Interior
Harold L. Lekes
Foggy Weather Aids Oregon Firefighters In Massive Blazes
Foggy conditions helped crews corral fires across Washington and Oregon that have caused millions in damage. Foresters say the situation remains serious but improved from earlier in the week. Northwest law enforcement intensifies hunt for a fire bug blamed for about 5 million dollars in damage across three states, with several large lumber mills destroyed near Portland.
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Portland
Ore
Washington
Oregon
Port I Jland
Alaska census taking plans outlined by Hammack
San Francisco August 24 Dwight R Hammack Area Supervisor for the Census Bureau is drafting Alaska census plans to count noses with dog sleds boats airplanes snowshoes and trailers. The Alaska census will start October 1 six months ahead of the continental United States count due to harsh weather. Coast Guard cutters Coast and Geodetic Survey vessels and Alaska fisheries and game craft will be used by the North’s 200 enumerators.
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San Francisco
Cal
Alaska
Dwight R. Hammack
Census Bureau
United States
Coast Guard
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Bureau of Fisheries and
Alaska Game Commission
Par North
Bridges Hearing Moved to San Quentin Prison
San Francisco August 24 Dean James Landis ordered the Harry Bridges hearing transferred to San Quentin Friday to hear testimony from two convicts Earl King and Er nest Ramsey imprisoned for a marine engineer murder. Defense claims they were offered pardons to turn on Bridges. Former Communist organizer A C Bundy testified Leech alleged a $10,000 payoff for an affidavit against Bridges.
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San Francisco
Cal
Dean James Landis
Harry Bridges
San Quentin
Earl King
Ernest Ramsey
Garfield King
United States Immigration
Shearer
Vancouver
King
Bonham
Seattle
A. C. Bundy
Los Angeles
Cave Opens to Public with Indirect Lighting
San Francisco August 24 Crystal Cave a giant Sequoia National Park cavern is opened to visitors via footpaths and routes. Indirect illumination has been installed providing safer access and enhanced viewing of stalactites stalagmites and cave features.
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San Prancisco
Crystal Cave
Sequoia National Park
Pact Signed By Germany And Russia
Moscow reports Germany and Soviet Russia have signed a ten year nonaggression pact binding each party to avoid alliances with powers aiming at the other. They agree to consult on common interests and settle disputes by arbitration, pledging neutrality if either is attacked. The accord gives Hitler a freer hand in Europe, with Ribbentrop and Molotov signing for their governments.
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Moscow
Germany
Soviet
Russia
Hitler
Europe
von Ribbentrop
Molotov
Frince
Britain
Peace plea appealed by President on Europe crisis
Washington August 24 President Roosevelt called upon King Victor Emmanuel to lead in withdrawing Europe from the brink of war. He urged Italy and the United States to cooperate for a pacific solution and avert a broader conflict. Pope Pius XII from Castel Gandolfo urged peace negotiations, reminding rulers and peoples to seek mutual understanding and justice.
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Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Victor Emanuel
Italy
Europe
America
Rome
Castel Gandolfo
Pius
Britain and Germany edge toward war as Hitler demands free hand
Prime Minister Chamberlain warned in the House of Commons that Hitler seeks a free hand in Eastern Europe and blames any interference for war. Britain moves toward emergency powers as Parliament swiftly approves and King George grants assent. German troops begin marching into Poland as tensions rise toward a likely invasion.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Hitler
Europe
Poland
Germany
Great Britain
House of Lorda
Chamberlain
King George
France mobilizes 2,000,000 in national unity plan
Premier Dala der proposes a National Union Government uniting all factions granting dictatorial power. Draft calls widen, 150,000 more troops mobilized, total standing force reaches 2,000,000. Three more calls could trigger general mobilization as war fronts activate. Paris roads clogged and transport restricted. Maginot Line near German border.
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Paris
Dalader
Army One
Maginot
Ger
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Fisheries Committee
West
Bureau of Fisheries
Brussels
Eupen
Bulletin
England
Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen
Japan
Polaris Mine
Tokyo
Tony Dimond
Bankhead
Hammack
Peaceplea
Fuhrer
Warsaw
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