Sub Zero Cold Grips City Amid Snowbound Day
The city endured sub zero temperatures for a second day with 66 below in Eagle and minus 7 at noon today. Fuel dealers faced rush orders while plumbers handled burst pipes as shipping and commerce slowed. a warmer, cloudy night and slight improvement expected tomorrow with east winds.
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Gold Price Holds Steady At $3408 An Ounce
Washington Der 19 The gold price remains unchanged today at $3408 per ounce Acting Secretary Morganthau said he was satisfied with the commodity price responses to the gold program in which the Reconstruction Finance Corporation has spent over fifty million dollars to date The report notes ongoing efforts by the Treasury and RFC to stabilize markets without detailing further actions.
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Captain Pond Ocean Aviator Missing in Atlantic Flight Plan
Captain George R. Pond and Cesare Sabelli planned a trans Atlantic flight to Rome waiting over two months for favorable weather. Pond phoned Sabelli last Saturday to ready the plane and obtain the final weather report. Sabelli and Pond's secretary fear foul play or amnesia as the missing aviator has not been heard from since.
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Eight nations seek U S wine market amid stalemate
Washington dispatch reports eight nations Europe and beyond seek to trade wine for U S farm products as France moves to raise tariffs on American fruit imports and refuses concessions on wine quotas. Spain Portugal Greece Australia South Africa Russia Chile and Argentina push negotiations for larger wine quotas in exchange for American goods.
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Argentina
Wall Fire At Noon Calls Out Firemen
A wall fire at the residence of Mrs Katherine Mac Roberts near the corner of Calhoun and Distin Avenues brought one fire department unit shortly after noon today. The blaze was quickly extinguished with only minor damage to a bulldozer owned by Dan Russell.
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Government May Loan Direct to Industry
Washington Der 19 The idea of making direct government loans to industry gained strength here due to lack of new corporate and bank financing from private sources.
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Film Colony Director Faces $150,000 Suit Shock
In Los Angeles Dee Wen Victor Fleming, a famed director, faces a $160,000 suit from Mrs. Paul Lockwood alleging he abandoned her after a San Francisco trip on October 4. She was later placed in a sanatorium for mental treatment. The case links Fleming to personal vice and a high society circle.
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Victor Fleming
Paul Lockwood
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San Friieiso
Lucille Roeton
Beverly Milly Society
Gain Shown in Coast Business Amid Export Rise
Pacific Coast business advanced slightly above seasonal exports in the week ending December 9. The Strassburger index rose three tenths of a point to 73, signaling modest improvement in coast trade indicators.
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Church buys land to provide parking for members
Kansas City dispatch reports the Central Methodist Episcopal Church South began a run to purchase a large tract a half block from the church to create a parking area for cars. The project aims to ease Sunday and weekday parking for church-goers and is tied to plans for a new church building.
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Coal Men Delivering After Hours in Juneau
Coal men stayed busy delivering until nearly nine o clock last night. Three to four sacks were left with customers to carry through the night while daylight deliveries could be made.
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Juneau
Bundle Up and Meet Santa Aboard the Alaska
Juneau youngsters and their families are invited to meet Santa Claus on the Christmas ship Alaska as it arrives this afternoon. The steamer is due about 4 PM and will remain until midnight, with Santa handing out treats and candy. An open house, big tree, and dance numbers by the ship’s orchestra will accompany the festive event hosted by the Alaska Steamship Company for the city of Juneau.
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Sante Chajs
Ainsky Steamship Company
Alaska Star Mail Route Bids Opened
Post Office Department opened bids for seven Alaska mail routes as the department warned low bidders may be disqualified for failing to meet specifications. Inspections of bidder equipment will determine contract awards with contracts to take effect July 1.
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Many Bills Introduced at Olympia in Special Session
Olympia Seattle Dec 19 34 bills six resolutions and two memorials were filed in the recent special session tallying the largest batch of measures ever introduced in Washington State Legislature. One memorial urged Congress to authorize U S purchase of all gold and silver bullion offered at New York closing prices plus five cents per ounce.
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Consolidated Income Tax to Be Eliminated
A majority of the House Ways and Means Committee signaled in questioning witnesses on the general revenue bill to eliminate the consolidated income tax returns by corporations. World production of boots during the first half of the year reached 673,000,000 pairs.
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Storm Grows In Intensity Amid New York Repeal Thirst
Renewed storm fury on land and sea claims two lives and disables four ships. Severe flooding hits cities as high tides persist for days. Grays Harbor and Aberdeen report widespread damage with 4,000 people housed. Rain totals top 23 inches in Grays Harbor. Tacoma faces acute food shortages.
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Wife slain as best friend dies by own hand in tavern
In Chicago on December 19 Mrs Irene Hard 24 is shot in a Lywsa suburb beer tavern. Wilfred Belanger 51, her alleged best friend, later dies by suicide. Belanger urged her to leave her husband. He had pressed his attentions before violence broke out and the couple argued after returning to the tavern.
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World Trade Improves After Spring Lull
Geneva reports a decisive rise in world trade since spring. The Economic Bulletin of the League of Nations notes October figures show a rebound from earlier months and a stronger autumn than the previous year despite earlier low mood.
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League of Nilians
No School Wednesday Inconsistent Weather Announcement
Incomplete notice from Superintendent Raven states no school on Wednesday due to current conditions. A forthcoming announcement will clarify school status for Thursday and Friday with details to be issued by The Empire.
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Recovery Drive Gaming Association Praises NRA
The Na tomo Retail Dry Goods Association sends Roosevelt a survey showing merchants view the recovery drive warning ground steadily. The association praises the NRA and expresses confidence in the drive’s prospects amid the period’s economic concerns.
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Xmas Tree Prizes Announced by Local Districts
Prizes for Christmas trees will be awarded this season by Ibulleen and residential districts. Six prizes are planned: two for first, ten seconds and thirds. Chamber of Commerce offers $5 $3 and $2 prizes for minor sections. Alinka Electric Light & Power will offer similar prizes in the bile ress district. Winners announced after January 1.
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Local Pioneer Cyrus Sheldon Found Dead at Home
Local pioneer Cyrus F Sheldon, among Juneau's earliest settlers, was found dead in his Salmon Creek town home this morning by neighbor Daniel Rose. Born in Oxars Witness, he had few living relatives and led a reclusive life after arriving in Alaska, rarely communicating with others in the United States. Continued on Page Two.
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Edge Not Seeking Any Public Office in 1925 Amid U S Politics
Washington report states Walter B. Edge, chairman of the Republican National Committee, asserted he is not a candidate for public office. Senator Simeon D. Pes and Representative Snell commented on ongoing party affairs and possible continuities in leadership amid Hoover era tensions.
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Gardner Named Chamber Leader for Next Year
At Baley's Gate meeting the War directorate elected O.T. Gardner as Chairman and President of the Chamber. Gardner will succeed Joha W. Jones at next Thursday's meeting. Frank Garrick Pigot and Charles W Hawkesworth were elected Vice-Presidents. Curly Shathickson named Secretary to fill the vacancy left by G. W. Walmsley. The new officers are long time Chamber workers with varied public service backgrounds. Gardner also serves as Secretary of the Jute Lumber Mills.
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William Canavan Dies in Cordova Alaska at 82
William Canavan, longtime Cordova resident, passed away at age 82 after a long illness. He moved to Cordova in the 1880s and was the first sergeant at the First Territorial Legislature. The obituary notes his eight decades in the region and his role in local history.
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Camayan
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Hye
Diet Sanday
Arm shot and robbery hit Vancouver proprietor
Dec 19 Vancouver police report Frank Walsh garage proprietor shot in the arm and robbed after a bandit fled with cash. A confederate in an auto helped the pair escape as residents of Seattle mark a city anniversary with sunbonnets.
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