Roosevelt challenges youth to unite for new national structure
President Roosevelt urged the nation's youth to unite and advance the New Deal aims in a radio address to Young Democratic Clubs in Milwaukee and to all Americans. He urged adapting ideas to present facts and challenged old methods as outdated, calling for participation in decisions shaping government and national life. The piece notes Republican response urging youth to oppose constitutional revision and to back the administration.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Young Democratic Clubs of America
Milwaukee
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Republican Party
Bertrand H. Snell
New York
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World War Veteran Drowns Attempting Rescue at Bowen’s Lake
Chewelah Washington Aug 26 Relph Markham 51 a World War veteran and his 3 year old son Marion drowned when the father tried to save the boy in Bowen’s Lake. The tragedy occurred as they were swimming near the lake shore. Local authorities investigated the accident and mourners gathered at the scene.
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Chewelah
Wash
Relph Markham
Mariam
Bowen's Lake
Boyel
Courtesy 10 Soldiers Appreciation and Juneau Post Changes
A letter from Lt. Col. R. W. Dusenbury of the Seventh Infantry praises Juneau for soldier visits and expresses hope for future marches. Kenneth Woodford resigns as Alaska Steamship Company assistant agent and departs September 2 for Seattle to pursue Air Corps training. Glenn S. Hyner will take Woodford’s place in Juneau, moving from Seattle.
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Citi- Line
Empire Army Air Corps
Empire
R. W. Dusenbury
Seventh Infantry
Chilkoot Barracks
Juneau
Army Post
Alaska Empire
Kenneth Woodford
Alaska Steamship Company
Seattle
M. J. ‘Wilcox
Woodford
Alaska Line
Washington State College
Marine
United States Army Air Corps
Randolph Field
Texas
Horace Adams
Wrangell and Petersburg
Accounting Department
Wilcox
Glenn 5. Hyner
Pacific Steamship Company
Hyner
U S Trade Increases In June to July Shift
United States trade rose in July with exports up two percent and imports up thirteen percent versus June, defying the usual decline period. Exports and imports outpaced July last year, but a large import rise widened the unfavorable trade balance. Gridley on Aleutians Ros A Gridley Territorial Engineer-Inspector for the Public Works Administration left Juneau for Skagway and Sitka.
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United States
Department of Commerce
Gridley
Aleutian
Ros
A. Gridley
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Public, Works Administration
Jumeau
Skagway
Sitka
Bandon Runs Aground Off Halliday Island Alaska
A northbound Bandon went aground in fog fifty miles south of Ketchikan near Halliday Island during the night. The vessel, carrying fish, oil and fish meal, was en route from Juneau to Prince Rupert for lumber. Captain Gus Swanson commands a 21 crew aboard the Bandon. The cutter Cysnet has departed for the scene. Authorities report the ship is not in immediate danger.
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Bandon
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Blunt Warning to Russia May End U S Recognition
The United States, via Ambassador William Bullitt, issues an emphatic protest to Soviet actions from the closed congress of the Communist International. Washington warns that U S recognition could be withdrawn if Moscow does not end agitation and interference in American internal affairs.
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America
Russia
William . Bullitt
United States
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Bullitt
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Bassador Bullitt
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Communist Party
Washington
Museum to honor Will Rogers in Claremore plan
Plans to build a two and a half million dollar Will Rogers memorial museum are under way after the Claremore Will Rogers Memorial Association is formed. The museum will sit on a 20 acre site purchased by Rogers and will house his writings personal belongings and Indian historical documents and relics.
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Oklin
Will Rogers
Will Rogers Memorial Association
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Finger Lost In Cafe Gun Accident In Juneau
Mitchell Rocovich, 24, lost a finger when a 98 automatic pistol discharged while he showed it to friends in Gastineau Cafe. The bullet damaged booths and narrowly missed a diner before stopping. He was treated at St. Ann's Hospital and sent home. Authorities weigh careless use of firearms and concealed weapon charges. Also note: Juneau Business and Professional Women's Club picnic postponed due to rain.
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Gastineau
Rocovich
John McCormick
St. Ann’s Hospital
McCormick
Juneau Business and Professional Women's Club
Mendenhall Rifle Range
Alaskan Rip Van Winkle Admires Fairbanks Women and Cars
Pairbanks veteran A M H Creecy, a Spanish American War survivor, returns after 35 years in gold country to a modern Fairbanks scene. He marvels at tall buildings and wide streets, notes automobiles he calls porcupines, and enjoys fruit for the first time in 95 years.
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Pairbanks
Alaska
Creecy
Kuskokwim
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Kusko~nal
Fairbanks
Tua
Premier Mussolini Warns With Mail Fist Amid Labor Bills
Washington reports indicate four major labor laws face court tests while AFL leaders hail congressional approval of the Wagner Act the Guffey Pension Bill and Social Security measures. Mussolini warned nations against sanctions and urged others to stay out of Italy’s mission as European tensions rise.
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Supreme Court
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L.head
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Italy
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Thaly
League of Mations
Politics to Hit Strides From Now On
Washington reports sober enthusiasm in Congress masks doubts over Washington disputes since January. A year hence, nearly all of the House and a third of the Senate face reelection with Roosevelt on the Garner ticket. The intermission promises a larger transfer of Capitol conflicts about the New Deal to the country. The President plans greater aggressiveness and both parties expect intensified national activity.
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Congress
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Garner
Johnson Uses Work Or Jail Threat In Relief Push
Gen Hugh 8 Johnson reiterated a stern Works Progress Administration demand in New York City. All employable home relief recipients must take WPA work or lose public aid. Married men face possible prosecution for nonsupport if they refuse to work.
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Hugh 8. Johnson
NRA
Works Progress
New York City
Alaska Air Mail Measure Signed by Roosevelt
Roosevelt signs bill authorizing Postmaster General to contract for air mail in Alaska. The action formalizes government support for mail service by air across the territory.
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Alaska
Washington
Roosevelt
Postmaster-General
Cotton and Wheat Loan Dispute Ties Up Congress
Washington August 26 authoritative sources say President Roosevelt threatened adjournment unless House and Senate settle the cotton and wheat loan dispute. Southern Senators demand a 12 cent cotton loan as talks continue to end the impasse with deferral bills and adjournment delayed.
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Peror Haile Selassie
Lee
Caston Nn
War boom aids Italy as commerce reports vary
The Department of Commerce credits the war boom with cutting Italy's unemployment to a low in recent years but notes activity was mainly in industries tied to the conflict. It cites financial strain from imports for special war purposes, while normal imports remain well below average.
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Department of Commerce
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Department
New Estate Tax Laws Hit Rogers Estate
Washington August 26 Rep Bertrand Snell New York Republican leader says the Will Rogers estate will be first under the new estate tax laws. He states the Rogers heirs must raise between 500000 and 800000 dollars in cash under the rates imposed by the bill.
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Bertrand 4. Snell
New York
Bouse
Will Rogers
Rogers
Legislation Placed on FDR's Desk in White House Action
Washington August 26 seven major bills moved to the White House offering extensions of Roosevelt contract terms to March 31 next year. The package includes oil production limits, a ban on gold clauses, liquor control changes, a 250 million tax measure, embargo opposition on arms shipments, and neutrality provisions plus a disputed ban on certain utility holding companies.
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Roosevelt
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