Strike Bill Passes House By 2-1 Vote
The House approved the hardboiled strike curbing bill 251 to 136, sending it to the Senate. It imposes cooling-off periods of 30 to 90 days in defense labor disputes, empowers the National Defense Mediation Board, bans jurisdictional boycotts and sympathy strikes, and allows a defense strike only with majority worker approval by secret vote.
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Washington
House
Senate
House Conference Committee
Howard Smith
Virginia
Naonal Defense Mediations Board
Mrs Wyller and Family Arrive on Coast from Seattle
Mrs Chris Wyller and two children arrived on the North Coast last night after several months visiting in the East.
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Chris Wyller
North
Seattle
East
Raw Deal issue may swing Roosevelt House race in 1942
The article centers on Joe Martin's claimed issue—“Raw Deal given to Little Business Men by the New Deal”—as a potential factor in 1942 House elections. It notes Floyd Odlum’s Mayo Clinic trip officially for ulcers, while implying his push to shift war contracts to smaller firms failed against big business.
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Washington
Joe Martin
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
New Deal
Issele
Floyd Odlum
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Odlum
Wall Street
Atlas Corporation
OPM
Unemployment Commission Opens Public Session in Juneau
The Territorial Unemployment Compensation Commission held its first formal meeting in the Federal Building. Chairman Harry Phillips noted a weather delay and promised open meetings tomorrow with public comment invited. The commission aims to proceed briskly, with notices of hearings for employer and employee groups. After adjournment, member R. & Hardcastle faces a court challenge while the chairman plans to seek medical attention in the States.
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Federal District Court
Federal Building
Territorial Unemployment Compensation Commission
Harry Phillips
Here
Fairbanks
Mildred Hermann
Juneau
R. & Hardcastle
Ketchikan
Phillips
Commission
Dispatch
States
Portugal Mobilizes Reserves in Timor Colonies
A Vichy radio report states Portugal has activated all reserve officers in Timor, part of its colonial defense buildup in the Orient as Europe faces mounting pressures. The minister of colonies orders active service for reserves amid ongoing colonial defense measures.
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Associated Press
Portugal
Rish
Europe
Vichy
Timor
Malayan
Northbound Columbia Steamer Sails with 57 Passengers
The Columbia steamed north at 9 this morning carrying 57 passengers including eight in steerage. Juneau travelers include Mrs George Roberts Dr Langdon Robert White O J Meekes L F James. The City Council headed by Mayor H I Lucas will meet at 8 tomorrow night in City Hall, with Ernest Parsons the only member absent sailing for Sitka on business aboard the steamer North Coast.
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Seattle
Columbia
Juneau
George Roberts
Langdon Robert White
O. J. Meekes
L. F. . James
H. I. Lucas
Ernest Parsons
Sitka
North Coast
Nazi Armies Hard Pressed In North Africa and Yugoslavia
The Associated Press reports Axis forces battling on multiple fronts as Serb guerillas clash with three German divisions in Yugoslavia while Nazi troops tighten in Bulgaria and along the Turkish frontier. Berlin says Moscow is still attacked, with German counterattacks around Rostov and in the Donets Basin despite heavy losses.
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Associated Press
Hitler
North
Africa
Russian Ukraine
Old Yugoslavia
London
Bulgaria
Turkey
Roosevelt
Germany
Russia
Ukraine
Balkans
Geo. Miladovic
Cairo
Uzice
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Mihailovic
Berlin
Moscow
Red Army
Rostov
Donets
Mrs Lomen Visits Juneau Enroute to Seattle from Nome
Mrs Ralph Lomen arrives in Juneau by Pan American and plans to travel to Seattle aboard the Mount McKinley Saturday. She stays with Mr and Mrs R J Sommers and has long ties to the Legislature area through her husband. Coast Guard vessel Hemlock briefly visited Juneau for supplies before repairs. John Wolf, pioneer of the Ruby district, moves to the Alaska Pioneers Home in Sitka. he is 63 and came to Alaska in 1907 to mine. Buy defense bonds.
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Seattle
Nome
Ralph Lomen
Juneau
PAA
Mount McKinley
Coast Guard
Hemlock
John Wolf
Ruby
Alaska
J. C. Molyneux
Molyneux
President Proves Piping Clever Guest of Honor Absence
Washington dispatch reports Franklin D Roosevelt, sidelined by a cold, was the guest of honor at the National Press Club annual Night at the Club with our Fellow Member. President’s messages, jokes, and a staged piping salute kept the club engaged as officials and members joked about his absence. The event featured Sam Rayburn and other dignitaries, with Roosevelt sending humorous lines and the group singing Home on the Range. Continued on Page Three.
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Jack Stinnett
Washington
National Press Club
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tor
White House
Melbourne Chiristerron
Sam Rayburn
Marvin H. McIntyré
Rayburn
Commerce
Placer Gold A-10 Rating Helps Alaska Miners Access Supplies
Alaska placer gold miners gain A-10 priority ratings matching non defense industries for securing equipment and supplies. Territorial Commissioner B D Stewart notes gains after inspections in Anchorage and Fairbanks. New bunkers and washing facilities at Jonesville Mine avert coal shortage and boost output while Healy and Eska mines plan shipments to Anchorage. Miner shortages loom due to higher wages and defense base growth.
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Alaska
B.D. Stewart
Territorial Commissioner of Mines
Fairbanks
Anchorage
Stewart
Jonesville
Evan Jones Coal Company
Healy
A. E. Lathrop
Eska
Defense
AEF draw plans claimed for 10 million force
Washington reported President secretary Stephen Early said the government would probe the Chicago Tribune article claiming a joint Army Navy Board prepared confidential war plans for an American expeditionary force of 5 million to 10 million men by July 1, 1943. The Tribune alleged plans foresaw actions in Europe Africa and the Eastern Atlantic.
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Washington
Stephen Early
Chicago Tribune
Germany
Early
Tribune
Stimson
Navy
Knox
Jolt Board
United States
Atlantic
Europe
Africa
Bon Voyage Parties For Mrs Gruening On Mount McKinely
Several small gatherings honor Mrs. Ernest Gruening as she and Gov Gruening sail south on the Mount McKinley Saturday. Attendees include Mrs A E Glover October luncheon and bridge. Mrs Charles Burdick wins bridge prize. later dinner party hosted by Dr and Mrs Courtney Smith with W W Council and A E Glover.
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Ernest Gruening
Gov. Gruening
South
Mount McKinley
A. E. Glover
Gruening
Charles Burdick
M. J. Gemmill
Gov
Iris
Baranof Hotel
Ralph Lomen
Ramsey
Courtney Smith
William Holzheimer
C. E. Rice
John McCormick
All Monson
Peggy Slaton joins Baranof Hotel dining room staff
Peggy Slaton formerly with Clark's Top Notch Cafe Seattle arrived in Juneau yesterday to begin work in the Baranof Hotel dining room.
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New Warrees
Shere
Peggy Slaton
Clark
Seattle
Juneau
Baranof Hotel
Roosevelt Led 90 Minute Talk With Congress Leaders
President Roosevelt and congressional leaders held a ninety minute conference in Washington to discuss the Far Eastern situation and defense of U S territories and vital interests. Rep J W McCormack of Massachusetts served as spokesman for the group with Vice President Wallace Speaker Rayburn Senator George Senator Hill and Chairman Sol Bloom participating.
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Washington
Roosevelt
J. W. McCormack
Massachusetts
House
Henry A. Wallace
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Walter P. George
Georgia
Lister Hill
Alabama
Senate
Sol Bloom
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Townsend Club Plans Open Meeting With Newcomer Welcome
Townsend Club members met in Union Hall with G B Almquist presiding to plan a Juneau open meeting next Wednesday. A newcomer reception and state roll call will help link new arrivals with locals while color films highlight Alaskan towns and regional scenes. The program features bear catching, salmon, caribou reels, mass photos, a monument unveiling, and dances to end the evening.
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Townsend Club
Union Hall
G. B. Almquist
National Movement
Juneau
Uicl
L. R. Nanamaker
Loring Creek
McKinley Park
Steese Highway
Shrine of
Saint
Stock Quotations and Fishermen's Arrival in Juneau
New York closing quotations show Alaska Juffeau mine and American Can at 59 and 59 percent. Bethlehem Steel 59, Commonwealth and Southern 59, Curtiss Wright 84, International Harvester 48, Kennecott 33, New York Central 9, Northern Pacific 5, United States Steel 5244. Dow Jones averages Industrials 116.61 Rails 27.3 Utilities 15.86. A fishing boat Explorer with 10,000 fish arrived at Juneau Cold Storage wharf. price not set yet.
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New York
Alaska
Juffeau
American Canon Bethlehen Steel
Commonwealth and Southern
Curtlas Wright
International Harvester
Kennecott
New York Central
Northern Pacific
United States Steel
DOW, Jones
Chatham Straits
Explorer
Juneau
Douglas Clipper to Fly From Southland Tomorrow
Airmail from the States reaching Juneau tomorrow dependent on weather. The Douglas Clipper left Seattle this morning, stopped at Prince George for the night, and plans to arrive in Juneau tomorrow. On board are three passengers for Juneau, four for Fairbanks, including Joe Crosson, operations manager. Passengers include David Jones, J. Le Burrows, Harry Coffee, Mrs. B L Hawkins, Ano Hawkins and W W Laws.
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Juneau
Prince George
Po American Airways
Seattle
Junesu
Joe Crosson
David Jones
J. le Burrows
Harry Coffee
B. L. Hawkins
Ano Hawkins
W. W. Laws
Dan Holland to Work for Alaska Game Board
Dan Holland an acclaimed game fish writer has accepted an appointment with the Alaska Game Commission. The Alaska official Frank Dufresne said Holland will arrive in Juneau to confer with Dutresche then go to Anchorage to work under Game Warden Jack O Conner. A field survey in the area is planned after his arrival. Holland is a longtime Alaska booster and has authored many outdoor articles and photos in national magazines.
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Dan Holland
Alaska Game Commission
Frank Dufresne
Holland
Bikd
Stream Magazine
Juneau
Dutresche
Anchorage
Jack O'Conner
Territory
Alaska
Saturday Evening Post
Churchill's Big System Approved in Commons Vote
The House of Commons approved Churchill's plan for maximum mobilization by a 326 to 10 vote after suppressing an insurgent Labor amendment to conscript wealth. A Labor amendment to nationalize industries failed 336 to 40 as the party split was settled before final passage.
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London
House of Commons
Churchills
Military maneuvers revealed near Indo China and Pacific tensions
The report notes 40 Japanese warships including an aircraft carrier spotted near Cam Ranh Bay amid Indochina tensions. Japan hurriedly builds a base in western Indochina with 5000 native workers. American relief efforts and rail supply routes to Asia are described as U S logistics respond while seeking Japan's reply to Roosevelt's note on Indo China actions. Premier Tojo reported cabinet discussions on American Japanese relations and possible policy positions.
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Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Indo-China
Ennoys
Gull
Associated Press
Japan
America
Great Britain
China
Chungking
Camranh Bay
Secret Service
Gulf of Siam
Man- Ug
Par East
Burma
Long Road
U. S. Watts
State Department
Tojo
Japan Has Fight Idea as Domei Reports
Domei in Tokyo on December 4 quotes observers as saying Japan will not use the U S declaration as a basis for negotiations henceforth. The report frames this as an accurate forecast of Japan's eventual reply to the United States given close ties to the Japanese government.
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Tokyo
Domei
United States
Cordell Mull
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Mrs. Wyller
The
Robert S Alles
Unemployment Commission
Petit Jury Room
A.E.F
Congress
Fownsend Club
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Southland
Game Board
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Nippons
Carrier
Off Coast Air Base
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