Russia Silent on Mediation Demand in Finnish War
A Geneva telegram reports Russia did not reply by the 1 a.m. Pacific deadline to mediation talks urged by the League of Nations over the conflict with Finland. As Assembly members draft a report condemning Russia, Argentina seeks a proposal to expel Russia from the League.
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Riots injure 100 in Indian town as troops quell unrest
In Jubbulpore India a large crowd protested profiteering by merchants. Police fired to disperse the mob injuring many. The demonstration sparked a second religious riot. Four platoons of troops were deployed to restore order amid mounting chaos.
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G O P Moves to Strike Back Over Bricker Crisis
Washington dispatch reports the Republican High Command ready to counter Democratic criticism of Ohio Governor Bricker over the Cleveland relief crisis. Gov Bricker will speak on NBC next Saturday night as Interior Secretary Ickes accuses him of allowing the relief shortage in his budget balancing effort. President Roosevelt echoed criticisms, saying the Federal government boosted WPA funds in Cleveland but cannot aid unemployable relief clients.
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British repulse Nazi attack on Western Front near Moselle
Paris reports British troops repulsed an attack by three Nazi sections in a rare direct engagement on the Western Front. The battle occurred Sunday between Nani and Buschdorf south of the Moselle River as British forces held a recently seized sector. German losses were heavy. British casualties reported as none.
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Navy chief backs adequate fleet rather than two oceans
Admiral Yarnell, former commander of the U S Asiatic Fleet, told a Boston audience the United States Navy should be adequately funded at the end of the ongoing build program. He dismissed the need for a strict two ocean navy, predicting China would remain out of Japanese control. He also criticized Japan’s city bombings as military folly. A nurse transfer to Bethel and a Fairbanks publicity committee are noted.
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Purvis Named Head of Canadian War Materials Commission
Arthur B. Purvis of Montreal is appointed director general of a commission to purchase war materials and other supplies in the United States. The commission will cooperate with the Canadian War Supply Board.
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Governor Gruening to Speak for Woman's Club
Dr. Ernest Gruening Alaska's new Governor will speak at the Juneau Woman's Club Re Dedication Day program in the Northern Tight Presbyterian Church auditorium. The event is open to the public and will be broadcast as part of a Territory wide observance honoring the Bill of Rights anniversary.
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Bremen on High Seas Report of Escape From British Net
Berlin reports the German liner Bremen, after dodging British patrols, was seen by a British submarine which did not attack. The ship heads toward a German port from Murmansk where refuge was found, under Captain Ahrens, after leaving New York August 30. It is said to have entered German waters safely, with Bremerhaven as a presumed destination.
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Relief Appeal Issued Proclaims Finland Day nationwide
Herbert Hoover, as Finnish Relief Fund chairman, urges 48 governors and mayors to proclaim Sunday December 18 as Finland Day and to seek citizen contributions for war refugee relief. The telegram also asks officials to seek divine protection for the Finnish republic. The Forest Service launch Ester is departing tomorrow for Hoonah and Lisianski with Assistant Ranger John Brillhart.
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Street Quotations in New York Stock Market
Closing quotations show Alaska Juneau mine at 6 percent, American Can 111, American Power and Light 4, Anaconda 30, Bethlehem Steel 81, Commonwealth and Southern 1, Curtiss Wright 10, General Motors 53, International Harvester 60, Kennecott 37, New York Central 17, Northern Pacific 9, United States Steel 66, and Pound 3.9144. Dow Jones averages: industrials 146.95, rails 31.91, utilities 24.70. Trading was slow with most traders on the sidelines and only modest moves among a few stocks.
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Alaska Seal Sale Opens in Montreal Today
The Alaska seal sale begins in Montreal with Canadian share under the treaty. Purchases include 3100 seal pelts and 7000 fox and mink pelts. previously these skins were sold in St. Louis and London.
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Boxer Expected Within Few Days
Boxer expected within a few days as he travels north toward Seward to pick up coal for distribution to Office of Indian Affairs stations across Southeast Alaska. Mrs. Howard Romig, wife of a noted Anchro doctor, is in Juneau aboard the Raina McKinney after a brief U.S. trip.
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Carl Mapes of Michigan Dies During Oil Regulation Hearing
New Orleans dispatch reports Representative Carl Mapes of Michigan, 64, Republican and long serving member since 1912, died this morning from a heart attack as a House hearing on the Gole Oil Regulation Bill prepared to enter its second day. His death creates a fifth Republican vacancy in the House. Hamilton Fish becomes senior Republican on the House Rules Committee. Also noted, Tom Bleemore of Petersburg arrived in Northland and is staying at Baranot Hotel.
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Movie star Douglas Fairbanks dies at 56
Hollywood, December 12. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. known as the King of Hollywoods leading men, died of a heart attack at age 56 after a day of illness at his Santa Monica home with widow Lady Sylvia Ashley at the bedside. Brother Robert and son Douglas Jr. were summoned but arrived too late. Fairbanks was born in Denver Colorado.
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Sam Rayburn Tackles GOP Critics On Roosevelt Aid
Dallas report quotes Representative Sam Rayburn accusing Republican critics of Roosevelt policy of weak opposition. He says they would not repeal existing laws but would improve them if back in power. Rayburn argues Democrats inherited much of the national debt and calls for a strong pay-as-you-go defense.
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Finnish stop major Kuevian offensive in eastern front
Helsinke reports Finnish forces halted a large Kuevian attack along the eastern front with heavy Russian casualties and tanks claimed destroyed. The Riesian Air Force is described as active but largely ineffective. A German freighter Bolsheim is sunk near the Gulf of Bothnia by a submarine. In Copenhagen a StockholmDagens report says Russian troops push near Suomusaimi as civilians flee and a major clash looms.
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C R Walgren Dies Founder of Drug Store Chain
Chicago December 12 Art Walgren76? 66 founder of drug store chain with over 500 stores died last night in Chicago. Walgren started as a farm boy then worked as a pharmacist earning eighteen dollars weekly before building a nationwide drug store empire.
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