Storm Hits Coast North and South in Pacific Gale
Northern California records heavy rain as a massive storm spans from Alaska to the Mexican border. Winds hit 50 to 70 mph driving ships to shelter and closing air travel. rivers rise but damage remains minimal. Forecaster Counts calls it one of the largest storms seen, nearing Hawaii to Alaska.
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Cal
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Mexican
Hown
California
R. C. Counts
mid-Pacific
Hawaiian Island
Washington Coast
Washington
British Columbia
Mercury Plunges as Juneauers Bundle Up in Cold Wave
Juneau shivered through its coldest spell since February 1936 with the mercury down to four above at 2 PM. A NE wind of 29 mph persisted overnight, easing only as the Weather Bureau forecast a break and clearer, less bitter air tonight.
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Juneau
Mercury
Weather Bureau
CIO AFL Renew Hostilities Over Upholsterers Unions
The CIO renewed hostilities with the AFL and announced steps to bring AFL affiliated upholsterers into John L. Lewis new industrial union. A charter was issued for the United Furniture Workers of America.
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Washington
CIO
AFL
John L. Lewis
United Furniture Workers of America
Fourth Mrs Nan ville weds broker J Preedorn Carlisle Jr
Marcelle Edwards, the fourth Mrs Tony Nan ville, married J Preedorn Carlisle Jr a broker here last night after he had obtained a Reno divorce from the asbestos heir on November 29.
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New York
Marcelle Edwards
Tony Nanville
J. Preedorn Carlisle, Jr
Reno
Roosevelt Urges Cabal to Preserve Railroads Solvency
President Roosevelt called on the Interstate Commerce Commission to pursue measures preserving the solvency of U S railroads under private ownership and management. He urged quicker action on rail rate relief, while railroads asked the ICC for a 15 percent freight increase and a 2 cent mile increase in passenger fares.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commissian
Usaf
ICC
Conspiracy suit filed for five million in San Francisco
Ivan Francis Cox former secretary treasurer of the International Longshoremen's Association Local and its successor sues in a $5,100,000 damage case charging conspiracy against more than 5,000 defendants. Named are Harry Bridges CIO coast director Henry Schmidt John Shoemaker Alice Rossiter and the Thirteen District Communist Party plus 5,000 unknowns.
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San Francisco
Cal
Ivan Francis Cox
International Longshoremen’s Association
Nnternational Warehousemen’s Union
Harry Bridges
CIO
Henry Schmidt
John Shoemaker
Longshoremen’s Union
Alice Rossiter
House Expected Pass Farm Bill
The House voted 210 to 175 to restore compulsory wheat controls in the Administration’s farm bill and expects passage today. Friends congratulate Mr and Mrs Victor Gill of Anchorage on the birth of a daughter at Anchorage Hospital.
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Washington
House
Victor Gill
Anchorage
Gillam Plans Arctic Flight to Barrow for Christmas Mail
Fairbanks dispatch reports Pilot Harold Gillam intends to fly to Point Barrow today carrying Christmas mail and a radio transmitter for Sir Hubert Wilkins as he joins the search for six missing Soviet fliers. Gillam says Arctic flights advance understanding of winter flying conditions despite low odds of survivors.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Harold Gillam
Point Barrow
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Gillam
North Arctic ivory market to be moved to dealer direct sales
Indian Office plans to discontinue selling ivory goods directly to individuals and shift to a dealer direct model to build a permanent market for northern natives. Education Director Hirst says demand exceeded supply and Alaska has a big local market beyond tourism. W. R. Farrell to oversee native arts and crafts. potential expansion to reindeer trade with meat dealer cooperation. The aim is lasting economic independence for northern native communities.
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Arctic
Indian Office
M. Hirst
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Bureau
North Star
Alaska
Hirst
W. R. Farrell
Nome
Farrell
North
Striking CIO Unionists Face Trials in St Louis Ford Plant
Two members of the striking CIO United Automobile Workers at the St Louis Ford assembly plant have been indicted for assault to do great bodily harm. Fred Beeler and Russell Fairchild, both on the union executive committee, were arrested November 24, the strike’s first day. Gus Margells, a Ford worker, accuses them of the assault.
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ST. Louis, Mo
CIO
United Automobile Workers Union
St. Louis
Ford
Fred Beeler
Russell Fairchild
Gus Margells
Five Are Killed in Slippery Street Flight Crash
Arctic night and rain left Point Barrow air travel perilous. Director William Dieterle and his wife Charlotte were among seven aboard a nonstop flight from Alatna to Point Barrow. Five passengers died after a crash in semi darkness as the weather worsened. Dieterle was injured. the group aimed for a late night arrival, but the 2000 foot ceiling and slick roads contributed to the fatalities.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Los Angeles
Cal
Gillam
William Dieterle
Charlotte
Barrow
Alatna
Point
Point Barrow
Semidarkness
Leaps to Death Before Gallows Survive Trial
Van Slack, condemned for abducting and killing his former wife Mildred Hook, died by suicide in his cell at 12 24 AM Mountain Time as the death march toward his execution began. The prison physician attributed death to a broken neck after Slack leaped from a balcony to his death. Witnesses included Slack’s Tacoma-origin parents among others who heard of his actions.
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Tidus
Dee
Dunya Am Slack
Taewr
Thay Ormer Wie
van Slick
Tacoma
G. H. Wahle
van Slack
Mildred Hook
Pontaine Cooper
Henry C. Givens
CIO WINS FIGHT WITH AFL TODAY AT OREGON MEET
Portland confrontation over union jurisdiction ends with CIO victory as Oregon meeting resolves a dispute over bargaining control. Gov Martin and Secretary of State Ira Masters oversee mill workers and prison blade incident while AFL threats of boycott fail to halt lumber shipments.
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AFL
Oregon
Portland
Ore
American Federation of Labor
van Slack
Inman Poulson Lumber
Oner
Ira Masters
Gov. Martin
Pris-Cio
Marjog
Martin
Gust Anderson
Portland Labor Council
Fissing Fliers Found Rescued From Ocean Isle
A typhoon swept the coast as Army officials sought missing Philippine officers. Major General Santos and Colonel Segundo led intelligence talks with local fishermen who heard of Manuel Quezon and the Commonwealth leaders. Navy planes and sea craft scoured the area since Monday for the lost personnel.
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Riantea
Washington
Ite
General Santos
Army
Gol
Segundo
Intelligences Corp
Manel Quezon
Philippine Commonwealth
Philippine Army
Claims Record For Flight From Nome To Fairbanks
Pilot Jack Jefford claims a speed record for a Nome to Fairbanks flight. He covered 540 miles in 2 hours and plans to attend the Rose Bowl, after visiting California, Anchorage, and Cordova.
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Patabanks
Alaska
Jack Jefford
Nome
Walter Mickens
Cordova
Kenneth Porter
Fairbanks
Jefford
California
Anchorage
Re Tance
Landon Arrival Prompts White House Visit Talk
Former Kansas governor Alfred Landon arrived amid a Gridiron Club dinner, signaling no withdrawal from politics and stating he will be more active in Republican party affairs. He was invited by telephone to the White House for a visit with President Roosevelt this afternoon, with Senator Arthur Capper to accompany him.
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Landon
Kansas
White House
Roosevelt
Arthur Capper
President Hoover Aground Near Formosa With Passengers
The Dollar Line steamship President Hoover is aground on a small island south of Formosa. The liner Preussen rushes to assist after wireless calls for help. Capt Yardley asks how many passengers can be taken aboard as the ship carries over 600 people.
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Manila
Dollar Line
President Hoover
Formosa
Preussen
Yardley
Preusen
Missing Alaskan Found Near Nome After Yearlong Enroute
Simulated report states Ainge Tee 10, from Nome, found by Feltimo twins while en route to a quarter mine. Simone Simon reportedly plays tennis to maintain weight as fragmentary details surface about the incident and recovery.
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Wikta
Nome
Quarte
Simone Simon
Japanese Capture Nanking Southeast Gate and Spur Street Fighting
News services report Japanese Ninth Division forces have seized Kaan chaan gate at Nanking and breached the city walls. Dom shell reports confirm seizure of Purple Mountain with aerial support. Japanese spokesmen say troops have penetrated the city and begun mopping up as communications from inside Nanking vanish.
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Shanghat
Nanking
Japan
Ninth
Tokyo
cor+ coupondents
Puevle
Culien & City
Artionk Unre Wien
Purple Mount
Nenking
Afernoon
Found Dead In His Cabin In Nome Alaska
Bronson was found dead in his cabin at Yacklin Creek in Kougar district. An inquiry has been started into the cause of death with Marin Backernam and 7 others mentioned as persons of interest. Police are investigating and no official cause has been released.
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Nome
Alaska
Bronson
Yacklin Creek
Kougarok
Garry Reaches 23 Years in New Viewne Souter Role
Unclear fragment mentions Garry tied to a 23 year tenure with a New Viewne Souter association base and business manager duties. The readable bits indicate a long service milestone but lack coherent details.
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Garry
Wiewne Souter
Hinwoor
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