Alaska Civil Works program authorized for 510 workers
Acting Governor Griffin announced 510 men will be employed in Alaska under Civil Works supervision for projects in 17 communities including Juneau. The Alaska Road Commission will provide general oversight while the Governor's office handles project administration. additional federal allotments are being sought to meet rising demand.
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RE. W. Griffin
Alaska
Juneau
John W. Troy
Washington
Approva
Griffin
Alaska Road Commission
Fed- Pe
Civil Works Administration
Forty Men to Be Hired for Alaska Civil Works in Local Jobs
Acting Gov Griffin informed Mayor Goldstein that forty men will be employed locally under the Alaska Civil Works program. If feasible, work could start tomorrow with priority given to the Gold Creek Improvement project, including removing boulders and building rock walls along the creek banks.
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W. Griffin
J. Goldstein
Mr. Griffin
May
Threat by Italy to Leave League Shows Remodeling Demands
Bulletin from London reports Britain viewing Italy’s demand for League reform as tied to disarmament. In Rome Mussolini’s regime backs his pledge to quit the League if no overhaul occurs, while papers endorse the Grand Council’s stance on a firm price for continued League support. Diplomatic talks to reform the League are said to be underway across European capitals.
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Rome
Italy
Tr Duce
League of Nations
Grand Council
League
Bank President Killed by Auto in Rain at Burlington
Elmer L. Wilson president of the First National Bank of Burlington was killed instantly when struck by an automobile driven by Marion Peterson a Burlington bookkeeper in Bellingham Washington. Rain blinded him and a coroner jury exonerated Peterson as officers concluded the fatal accident.
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Bellingham
Wash
Elmer L. Wilson
First National Bank of
Burlington
Marion Peterson
Wilson
Petergon
Bank Hold Up in Sprague Washington Reported
A lone gunman robbed the First Juateonet Bank in Sprague Washington yesterday afternoon. He escaped with 1200 dollars from the bank and five dollars taken from a customer. A second customer fled and raised the alarm as the gunman disappeared.
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Sprague, Wash
Juateonet Bank
Lindberghs Complete South Atlantic Flight to Natal
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and Mrs Lindbergh flew from Bathurst Gambia to Natal Brazil covering about 1870 miles in 16 hours 10 minutes at an average 120 mph. They unloaded baggage and prepared the low wing monoplane for the return trip while reports noted a leisurely pace despite strong winds.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Charles A. Lindbergh
South Atlantic
Bathurst
Gambia
Pacific Coast
Natal
Lindberghs
Old Alaskan Drops Dead in Fairbanks
John Gavan Thompson aged 85 collapsed from heart trouble last Saturday at Tahana in Fairbanks Alaska. He had resided in Alaska for 35 years. Joseph Sterling underwent a major operation at St Ann's Hospital and is progressing well. Sam Sheary, who had major surgery two weeks ago, left St Ann's Hospital for home.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
John Gavan Thompson
Tahana
Thompson
Joseph Sterling
St. Ann's Hospital
Sam Sheary
Stocks Show Irregular Day On New York Exchange
Stock prices moved unevenly on the New York Stock Exchange with rails and some ties firm while leaders held near prior levels. Bond markets softened on US Government securities though overall bonds remained firm. several majors slipped or gained modestly with notable moves in United States Steel, General Motors, and International Harvester.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
United States
Owens Illneis Glass
Johns-Man~ville
National Distillers
United States Industrial Alcohol
McIntyre Mines
Alaska
Juneau
American Telephone and Telegraph
United States Chemical
American Can
American Power and Light
Anaconda
Armour
Bethlehem Steel
Calumet and Hecla
Colorado Fuel and Tron
Crutiss-Wright
Fox Films
General Motors
International Harvester
Kennecott
Chicago and
Milwaukee
Standard Oil of California
United Corporation
United States Steel
One Drink Then Shots Ends in Man's Death
In Newport Washington a dispute over a jug of moonshine led to the shooting of W. H. Headrick, 54, by Ernest Nueske, also 54. Nueske admitted firing after Headrick refused to return the drink, killing Headrick on the highway. Nueske is held on an open charge.
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Newport
Wash
W. H. Headrick
Here
Ernest Nueske
Headrick
Nueske
Mrs. Biddle Divorced Then Rewed by Burgess in Nevada
Mrs le Dale Biddle formerly of Philadelphia obtained a divorce from J Biddle and soon after married William Starling Burgess a New York yacht builder. They left by plane for New York City after the ceremony in Nevada, December 6.
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Nevada
le Dale Biddle
Philadelphia
Alaska
William Starling Burgess
New York
Spacht
J Biddle
New York City
Dr Wightman Murdered in Palatial Los Angeles Home
Dr W Dewey Wightman prominent physician was shot and beaten to death in his palatial Los Angeles home after a quarrel with his wife over an unnamed woman patient. Police detained wife Josephine, a former nurse, for questioning while neighbors reported a shot and the couple’s return from a social visit. A rifle with a broken stock lay beside the fully clothed body.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Wightman
W. Dewey Wightman
Josephine
President Roosevelt to Speak Tonight on National Hookup
President Hoosevelt will address the Federal Council of Churches of Christ tonight at 7 30 Pacific Time. No topic is announced as the address comes via the national radio hookup.
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Washington
Hoosevelt
Federal Council of Churches of Christ
Roosevelt Christmas Stocking Traditions Revealed by Mrs Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt shared details of Christmas at the White House as Franklin D. Roosevelt hangs a stocking by the presidential fireplace. The family will gather to hear Dickens and enjoy candlelight decorations while children anticipate stockings first on Christmas morning.
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Washington
Santa Claus
Frankin D. Roosevelt
Santa
Frank
Mrs. Roosevelt
Franklin
Roosevelt
Dickens
Roosevelts
Thelra
White House
Hyde Park
Festivities Over Country Mostly Mild
Nation adjusts to repeal of Prohibition as celebrations run low key in most states. Liquor supply is scarce and observers note many states may follow the President's lead urging that social and political evils of the Prohibition era not return.
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Washington
Mrs Urbach Dies in Seward Pneumonia Ends NY Society Career
Dorothy Minxiesheimer Urbach aged 33, once a New York society figure, died in Seward Alaska from pneumonia. Survived by her husband Leon Urbach president of the Seward Chamber of Commerce and merchant, and two sons Kenneth 13 and Lawrence 10.
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Seward
Alaska
Dorothy Minxiesheimer Urbach
New York
Leon Urbach
Legislature ratifies Child Labor Amendment in Iowa
Des Moines reports the State Legislature has ratified the Child Labor Amendment, making Iowa the sixteenth state to give approval. The action completes a regional push as lawmakers filed the measure in December.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ketchikan Man to Wed Florence Girl in Seattle
A marriage license was issued to Carsten M. Kaplund, 22, of Ketchikan, and Viola M. J. Knudson, 22, of Florence, Washington, in Seattle on December 6.
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Ketchikan
Florence Girl
Seattle
Carsten M. Kaplund
Viola M J. Knudson
Florence, Wash
Protest to Repeal Proclamation Is Knocked Out
Washington December 6 The District of Columbia Supreme Court rejected Canon W Chase of Brooklyn and George Duncan of Washington effort to block the Prohibition Repeal Amendment proclamation. The court ruled there was no basis for action and that the amendment had not been legally ratified by states.
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Washington
Canon W. Chase
Brooklyn
George Duncan
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Prohibition Reaches Nearly Fourteen Year Mark
National Prohibition began at midnight January 16, 1920 and Utah voted it out at 5 32 p m EST on December 5. Measured in EST, Prohibition lasted 13 years 10 months 18 days 17 hours 27 minutes 30 seconds.
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New York
Utah
New York City Celebrates In Orderly Style
New York City saw taxis crowded the Forties to Fifties until 3 a.m. and lights in the Sixties and Seventies burning until dawn. There was no drunken disorder, legal speakeasies sent patrons to licensed venues, hotels and restaurants drew capacity crowds, and most venues closed by curfew. Seattle experienced a dull night with quiet celebrations while Chicago buzzed in the Loop with a New Year’s Evelike mood and a morning after.
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New York
Broadway
Chicago
Ill
Fire Destroys Mining Records in Livengood District
United States Commissioner Lee Merry reported a fire yesterday that destroyed all court and mining records in the Livengood Mining District. The blaze consumed Merry’s residence and an office in the same building.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Livengood
United States
Lee Merry
Merry
Gold price holds at 34.01 amid Treasury financing plans
The price of gold remains unchanged at 34.01 today, matching the past five days, as Treasury outlines large mid-December financing operations. London bar gold opens at 32.64 dollars per ounce with sterling at 5.176 to the pound.
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Washington
Treasury
London
Prohibition Repeal Proclaimed by President Roosevelt
Roosevelt issued a proclamation ending Prohibition and urging citizens to buy alcohol only from licensed dealers. He warned against returning saloons and urged temperance while the government controls liquor flow in wet states. The move wipes Prohibition from the Constitution and ends related excise taxes.
Returns Home After Major Operation at St An Hospital
Mrs. A. B. Clark is convalescing at home after a major operation at St An's Hospital.
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A. B. Clark
St. An's Hospital
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