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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1941
Page
1
German invasion forces capture Tallinn, capital of Estonia, while reports say a naval battle rages in the Gulf of Finland. Finnish planes observe several Russian ships fleeing toward the east as gunfire rings across the water.
Roosevelt mobilizes Pan American Airways to replace British pilots in Africa and handle the hazardous route from West Africa to Egypt. The airline’s proven record in the Americas is cited as the reason for entrusting the perilous African hop to Pan Am. The piece notes high British losses and untrained pilots contributing to wrecks in uncharted central Africa.
Rear Admiral Emory 8 Land chair of the Maritime Commission proposed building 100 oil carrying barges to rapidly ease gasoline and fuel oil shortages on the eastern seaboard. Senator Francis Maloney warned key defense industries face only four to five days of bunker oil supply. Land testified before the Senate committee probing gas shortages amid fears of cuts spreading to the Pacific Coast.
Italian High Command reports Fas cist warships sank four British submarines in the Mediterranean. Several survivors, including the commander, were captured and are prisoners.
Mr and Mrs Ted Mack returning to Juneau aboard the Columbia after a Washington honeymoon. Mrs Mack, formerly Jessie Fraser of Douglas, wed recently. He works at First National Bank. they will reside in Juneau. Also, Ball player Bill Strouse of Pair Banks travels south on the Aleutian toward Catalina California.
Washington August 29 The airmail for Punkin Center is celebrating its first birthday. Randolph notes the program has become self sustaining for direct government costs. All-American Aviation handles flights reaching 109 towns with 92 percent schedule adherence and zero major accidents. Towns like Glenville Belington Jamestown and Wilkeson show large jumps in mail volume, with overall 62 percent growth from 157000 to 254000 monthly pieces.
Miss Carol Robertson sails on the Princess Charlotte for Seattle to be bridesmaid at the marriage of her brother Duncan Robertson to Miss Mary Eggert of Seattle. Mr and Mrs R E B Robertson plan to depart for the south to attend the September 6 ceremony then to Washington DC for George Washington Medical School before settling in Tacoma. They will return to Juneau in several weeks.
Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini discussed politics and military developments at Hitler's eastern front HQ in a five day session. An official announced the talks began Monday and concluded today, focusing on the duration of the present conflict.
British forces conducted overnight raids on Duisburg and followed with daylight attacks on the Nazi occupied French coast. German reports claim 30 Allied aircraft were shot down in the 24 hours ending this morning.
Paris reports rising fears for Pierre Laval a pro Nazi figure wounded by Paul Collette. Doctors say Laval runs a high fever with possible infection from a bullet wound just below the heart. Peritonitis risk could prove fatal. surgeons debate evacuating the bullet but deemed operation too risky.
Closing quotes list American Can 62.5, Anaconda 28, Bethlehem Steel 0, Commonwealth and Southern 0, Curtis Wright 94, International Harvester 54, Kennecott 38.4, New York Central 12, Northern Pacific 7, United States Steel 57, Pound 4.03. Dow Jones Averages show industrial 127.42, rail 30.07, utilities 18.68.
William McChesney Martin begins duty as a clerk in the quartermaster corps at the Army War College in Washington DC after serving as NYSE president and earning a $48,000 annual salary.
A detachment led by Major General George H. Brett will tour Africa, the Near East, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic war fronts to assess British needs for American aviation equipment. The War Department did not disclose departure dates. Buy defense bonds.
Roosevelt centralizes control of natural resources into a seven man board headed by Vice President Wallace to allocate materials between military and civilian needs. The executive order creates the board to speed up arms production and reduce duplications among defense agencies. John Biggers leaves OPM to oversee Lend Lease shipments to Britain in London.
Miss Tilda Salo of Butte Montana and Carl Lehto of Anchorage wed at 7:30 last night. The ceremony was performed by U S Commissioner Felix Gray at his home in Douglas.
Washington reports an imminent review of key Pacific issues as Roosevelt and Nomura seek to stabilize relations. Tokyo confirms receipt of Roosevelt's letter to Prime Minister Konoye and outlines Japan's stance on the Pacific and cooperation to end China war, amid questions about averting war.
Postmaster Albert Wise left Juneau this morning for Princes Charlotte path in search of medical treatments and supplies. Local officials stated the trip aims to secure needed medicinals and address health concerns.
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