Grand Igloo Of Pioneers In Session In Alaska
The Grand Igloo of the Pioneers of Alaska meets in FATRBANKS with John Beck of Juneau presiding. Resolutions urge early completion of Alaska’s portion of the International Highway, higher appropriations for the Geological Survey, and creation by the Legislature of a $25,000 fund to aid aged pioneer women. The group designates Juneau as the annual Grand Tyloo session site during legislative years.
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Fatrbanks
Alaska
The
Pioneers of
John Beck
Juneau
Geological Survey
al Luke
German Nazi diplomats urge restraint in US ties
The piece notes Dr. Hans Dieckhoff guiding Nazi diplomacy in Washington and advising Hitler to avoid provocative responses to Roosevelt amid an election year. It mentions Dieckhoff’s WWI service, ties to von Ribbentrop, and the claim that Germany would seek postwar business with the United States, echoed by Dr. Gerhard Westrick as reported by New York businessmen.
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Washington
Hans Dieckhoff
United States
Dieckhoff
von Ribbentrop
Wilhelm Keitel
Hitler
Dirckhoff
Roosevelt
Karl von Wiegand
Germany
Western Hemisphere
Westrick
Gerhard Westrick
New York
Destrick
Dr. Westrick
Berlin
Expose on lobbyists and ghost writers in Washington
Washington August 24 Things young man learns about capital not by buildings. High officials avoid smoke screens and bend to different views. Cordell Hull’s Havana conference statement was prepared before release to avoid clashing with Lindbergh’s address. Senate and House debates, hearings test public reaction, reshaping bills.
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Washington
Cordell Mull
Havana
Charles A. Lindbergh
Phooey
Hull
John J. Pershing
Senate
House
Millions for Ship Building in Puget Sound Area
Washington reports Navy officials expect about 177 million dollars to be spent on Puget Sound ship building over four years as part of a defense program. Under tentative allotments most funds will fund destroyers at the Puget Sound Navy Yard, with the rest awarded to private firms for combat vessels.
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Washington
Warren *G. Magnuson
Magnuson
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Clipper Off for Juneau Leaves Seattle with Passengers
The Alaska Clipper departed Seattle for Juneau this morning carrying nine passengers including two children and an infant. The flight also transported 622 pounds of express and 553 pounds of mail. Passengers listed include C. Stewart J. Knapp H. Thiele T. Morgan R. Hadley Mrs J. Hartley D. Hartley and Hartley children aged 7 and an infant.
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Alaska
Seattle
Juneau
C. Stewart
J. Knapp
H. Thiele
T. Morgan
R. Hadley
How Lobbies Shape Lawmaking Amid Graft and Stigma
The piece analyzes lobbying as a formal part of lawmaking despite stigma from grafts. It notes many lobbyists lack influence and are seen as pests while highlighting the pressure-from-home and society lobbies. It cites top-hat and tiara networks as still effective in some cases and favors the home-based pressure method.
Green Man in Senate Urges Swift Action on Conscription
Senator W. W. Gibson of Vermont urged rapid action on the Burke Wadsworth Compulsory Conscription measure. He compared Senate debate duration to Hitler’s conquest of France and faulted democratic institutions for delays. Gibson, 39, spoke in his first formal address since filling the late Senator's seat. the session opened late due to a quorum shortage.
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Washington
W. W. Gibson
Vermont
Senate
Hitler
France
Ames
Gibson
Sea Raider Sinks British Steamer Turakina Off Australia
In Berlin the High Command reports the 9,000-ton British steamer Turakina was sunk in Australian waters by a sea raider. The same statement says submarines have sent down 100,000 tons of British shipping in the past eight days. The Turakina flashed a radio from the Tasman Sea last Tuesday night saying she was fired on by a sea raider and then all further information ceased.
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Berlin
High Command
Tasman Sea
Duke of Buccleuch dismissed for Nazi sympathies
London report says the Duke of Buccleuch was dismissed from the Royal Household by King George for alleged Nazi sympathies. He held the post of Lord Steward and was accused of supporting Nazi doctrine while serving near the throne. In a separate note, Lois Reed had a tonsillectomy at St. Ann's Hospital.
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London
Duke of
Willkie claims relief rolls will be packed again
Wendell L. Willkie alleged in New York that the Roosevelt administration plans to pack relief rolls, targeting politically doubtful states. He cited an increase of about 9,000 WPA workers added last July and urged Attorney General Robert Jackson to determine if any violations of the Hatch Act occurred.
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New York
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt
Willkie
Robert Jackson
Guardsmen Stop Five Robbery Suspects in Army Yard
National Guardsmen returning from drills in New York State clashed with five armed men outside their Philadelphia armory. The suspects were overpowered and marched to jail with bayonets at their backs after a planned robbery of the $15,009 payroll was thwarted.
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Philadelphia
National
New York State
Southeast Alaska Salmon Pack Ahead of 1939 Total Rise
Southeast Alaska pack reports to the Fish and Wildlife Service show a total of 1,555,999 cases up to last weekend, ahead of 1,034,576 last year. Ketchikan and Juneau districts drive the gain with higher pink and chum runs while other districts trail.
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Southeast
Alaska
Fish and Wildlife Service
Juneau
Ketchikan
Yakutat
West Coast
Wrangell
WPA rosters shrink as Willkie campaign taps plans
WPA officials report a drop of about 100000 on the rolls from June to July and warn that employment months before the November election will be the smallest for the same period in three years. Wen dell Willkie is described as speaking through his hair as WPA eyes election year activity.
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Washington
Wendell Willkie
WPA
Willkie
Hopkins to resign as commerce secretary over health
Washington reports confirm Secretary of Commerce Harry L. Hopkins will resign due to poor health. President Roosevelt accepted the resignation, offering the post to Jesse F. Jones while Hopkins retires after a long service in the New Deal relief programs. Hopkins cites a stomach ailment as the cause of his departure.
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Hopkins
Washington
Utia
Harry JL. Hopkins
Roosevelt
White House
Loati
Jesse F. Jones
New Deal
Daniel & Roper
Roosevelt Signs Investment Trusts Regulation Measure
President Roosevelt has signed legislation granting the Securities Commission authority to regulate investment of trust funds. He called the act another milestone in the Administration’s program to protect investors.
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Washington
Roosevelt
The
Securities Commission
Juneau Public Schools Open September 3 1940 41
Juneau Public Schools open September 3 for the 1940 41 year with 10 am start for all buildings. Freshmen and new entrants must bring report cards. Bus routes Fritz Cove Auk Bay Thane and two mile route set for 9 am departures with returns 3 to 4 pm. Students urged to register on opening day to secure schedules amid possible crowding.
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Juneau Public Schools
Juneau
Juneau High School
Abould
Supt
A. B. Phillips
Ines
Fritz Cove
Auk Bay
Loop Road
Thane
Two Mile
Army chiefs from Americas invited to visit U S in October
Army Chief of Staff General Marshall announced an invitation to Chiefs of Staff and one officer from each Republic in South and Central America to visit the United States in October. They will tour U S military establishments by air to various army posts.
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Washington
Marshall
South
Central America
United States
Miss Geraldine Brostrum Weds Ray Look Tonight
Miss Geraldine Brostrum will marry Ray Elton Look at an eight o'clock ceremony in the Methodist Church parsonage with Rev. G Edward Knight officiating. Attendants are Miss Gene Rumhford and Verne Morke. A reception will follow at the Capitol Apartments residence. friends are invited.
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Geraldine Brostrum
Ray Elton Look
G. Edward Knight
Gene Rumhford
Verne Morke
Capitol Apartments
Informal Tea Honoring Miss T Budwin Before Departure
Miss Theodora Budwin, former Jimeau teacher visiting locally, was hosted at a Twelfth and D Streets home by Mrs Arthur Adams. An informal tea yesterday afternoon welcomed twelve guests before Budwin’s departure on the Baranof tomorrow.
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Theodora Budwin
Jimeau
Baranof
Arthur Adams
Twelfth
D Streets
Double Assault Made on Islands
London reports a mass German air and sea assault in the Thames Estuary area with waves of bombers and long range guns. Airdrome at Manston suffered damage as 13 German planes were shot down. British forces claimed successes while RAF and anti-aircraft defenses contested the daylight raids.
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English Channel
London Department Store
London
England
Air and Home Securities Ministries
Royal Air Force
Manston
Ramsgate
France
Thames
Midlands
Berlin
Kent
Battes
Second War Loan of Canada to Be Issued
Ottawa reports the finance minister announced Canada plans a second war loan of 250 million dollars. It will be issued shortly after the first of September. The move follows the success of the initial loan and aims to boost wartime finances.
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Canada
Ottawa
Miister
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