Gold profits to cut national debt amid devaluation talks
Morgenthau forecast inflation of 2.8 billion dollars and said Treasury may apply gold profits to reduce the national debt. Wall Street viewed the plan as reassuring for bonds while Roosevelt stressed long term use and cautioned against immediate inflation.
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Washington
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
Morgenthau
Iin
Wall Street
New York
Moergenthau
Roosevelt
Syde Park
Farm Prices Near Prewar Parity Reported by Richberg
Don ald Richberg told President Roosevelt farm prices are within five percent of prewar parity. He noted drought aid and AAA payments boost farmers but cautioned higher prices do not fully lift farm income. He urged revival in industrial production and broader employment for complete farm recovery.
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Washington
Donald Richberg
Roosevelt
Richberg
AAA
Man Injured After Off Porch Fall at Beach
Ovcar Hegstead of the Peerless Bakery walked from his rear porch on Tenth Street and fell ten feet to the beach. Dr. W. W. Council treated him with nine stitches in his head and ear.
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Ovcar Hegstead
Peerless Bakery
Tenth Street
Royal Couple George and Marine Engaged in Love Match
Prince George fourth son of King George announces engagement to Princess Marine of Greece. The couple, together five years, are visiting Prince Paul’s summer home in Yugoslavia. No marriage plans have been set.
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London
Prince George
King George
England
Princess Marine
Greece
Prince Paul
Yugoslavia
Convicts Refuse Work Trigger Hunger Strike at Eastern Penitentiary
In Philadelphia the Eastern State Penitentiary reports over 1100 convicts went hungry as a work refusal sparked an ultimatum no breakfast. Leaders of last night's uprising were placed in cells and given gas treatment. Graterford branch also faced rioting with $40 000 damage last Saturday.
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Philadelphia
Eastern State Penitentiary
Klondike
Graterford
Stocks End Mixed After Firm Start on Aug 29
Stocks held a firm tone into the final hour before a downward drift. Early gains faded with smaller declines. packing and alcohol issues led demand. Closing quotes show Alaska Juneau at 19, American Can 96, General Motors 30, Bethlehem Steel 297, Kennecott 19, US Steel 34, and other listed prices.
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New York
Alaska
Juneau
American Can
American Power and Light
Anaconda
Armour
Bethlehem Steel
Calumet
Hecla
Curtiss-Wright
General Motors
International Harvester
Kennecott
United States Steel
Pound
Rain Falls in Part of Idaho Amid Smoke and Fire
In Idaho smoke from thousands of acres burning in Idaho and Montana keeps Priest Lake navigators by compass while foresters call the weather friendly and press their work. Ben C. Delzelle reports strong business in his lines and optimism for gold production after the mining season.
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Rain Falls
Idaho
Spokane
Wasa
Priest Lake
Montana
Ben C. Delzelle
Duneau
Aleutian
Sinclair nomination signals California governor race shift
California returns show Upton Sinclair winning the Democratic gubernatorial nomination over George Creel by more than two to one as 7,164 precincts report. The San Francisco result notes Sinclair’s pledge to end poverty and his early lead over Republican Frank Merriam. Lindsey wins a Los Angeles County judgeship nomination.
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San Francisco
Cal
Sinclair
Creel
Upton Sinclair
Bee Olalist
George Creel
California
Frank E. Merriam
United States
Hiram W. Johnson
Textile Mills Clash Ahead of Peace Conference
Washington August 29 union leaders and mill officials pursue averting a textile strike as the National Labor Relations Board leans into the peace effort. Francis Gorman of the United Textile Workers accuses employers of portraying workers as anti government. Some managers threaten factory closures if the strike materializes Tuesday.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Francis Gorman
United Textile Workers' Buike Board
May slash liquor tax to curb bootlegging
Washington Aug 29 A group of representatives who lead the repeal fight will push to slash federal liquor taxes and import duties at the next Congress. They say Treasury revenue from liquor has fallen short and bootlegging remains widespread, prompting the move.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Cordova Attorney Arrives in Juneau on Business
Cordova attorney Thomas M. Donohoe arrived in Juneau on the Aleutian last evening on business and planned to depart for Cordova by this evening. He notes Cordova canneries had good salmon packs this year, though current canned salmon prices nearly wiped out profits.
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Thomas M. Donohoe
Cordova
Juneau
Aleutian
Donohoe
Juneau Voters Approve City Bond Packages
Juneau residents approved six bond propositions in a special municipal election with a total of 251 votes. Bonds to fund street paving and sidewalks 51 400, sewer lines 2 750, a new bridge over Gold Creek Calhoun Avenue, concrete bulkheads on Gastineau and Calhoun, a refuse incinerator 25 000, and engineering supervision 8 000 were all authorized by large margins. Five ballots were spoiled. Mayor J Goldstein praised the result as approval of city plans with PWA backing and noted steps remain for bids engineering and preliminary work before construction can begin.
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Juneau
Gold Creek
Calhoun Avenue
Gastineau Avenue
J. Goldstein
PWA
Goldstein
Spokane Street Car Strike Disrupts City Traffic
Spokane begins a strike by operators with buses and street cars stoned on August 29. Nine shots hit Hill yard, five struck a bus extinguishing interior lights. Superintendent A J Shutters blames hoodlums, not strikers, for vandalism. Service expected to resume later today.
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Spokane
Wash
Hillyard
A. J. Shutters
Beattie Native Edwin Beard Dies in Seattle
Mrs. George Worth received tele graphic notice of the death of her father Edwin Beard in Seattle. Mrs Worth plans to travel by train to attend the funeral and join Mr Worth in Seattle.
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George Worth
Edwin Beard
Beattie
Dimond Reevaluates Congress Work Pledges Alaska Home Rule
Dimond greets 800 supporters in Juneau praising Roosevelt New Deal and pledging renewed effort for Alaska home rule. He cites local control plans for fisheries fur and game, and recalls successful 20 measures passed in Congress with one vetoed. The event at the Coliseum Theatre featured Gov. John W. Troy and club officials observing an era of good feeling in Alaska politics.
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Dimond
Congress
A. J. Dimond
Roosevelt
Alaska
Coliseum
Price l
Mra. G. F Kriase
Juneau
Cataasty
Werth
John W. Troy
J. A. Hellenthal
J. J. Connors
W. B. Kirk
J. B. Godfrey
Robert Coughlin
McKinley National Park
Alaska visit outlined for defense and transport growth
Delegate Dimond forecasts early Alaska military posts and airports at Juneau and Kelchikan. He envisions coast radio control from Dixar Entrance to Point Barrow and many coastal fields to boost air transport, arguing Alaska should gain defense and development priority.
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Berere
AIA
Juneau
Kel~chikan
Dixar
Point Barrow
Alaska air mail promise from Harllee Branch
Harllee Branch, Second Asst. Postmaster General, told the Alaska Bar Association he could visualize a substantial air mail system in Alaska. He spoke after a morning conference with Gov. John W. Troy and other Alaska officials and airline executives, stressing ongoing study and gradual improvement rather than immediate commitments.
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Harllee Branch
Bar Association
Alaska
John W. Troy
A. J. Dimond
Robert G. Thach
Pan American Airways
Lyman 8. Peck
Pacific Allaska Airways
Murray Hall
A. B. Hayes
Alaska Southern Airways
R. W. Bender
Empire
Dimond
Troy
Robert G. ‘Thach
Thomas M
H. B. LeFevre
Branch
Nome
Roosevelt
Alaska Delegate Hints Far Reaching Congress Program
Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Dimond outlines a bold next Congress agenda from his office in Washington. Key bills include funding for the Pacific Yukon Highway from Seattle to Fairbanks, an Alaska fisheries and fur and game control transfer, and a home rule measure to repeal the 1912 Pincer Mining Act. Dimond argues these moves show congressional backing for greater local autonomy and development. He expects quick action on the highway and regulatory transfers with White House interest noted.
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Territorial
Congress
Roosevelt
Dim
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Army
Pacific
Navy
Martin
Washington
Anthony J. Dimand
Pacific Northwest
Seattle
Fairbanks
Naval Base
Aleutians
Territory
Will Preas
M Dmond
United States
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