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Newspaper

The Daily Alaska Empire

Location

Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1936

Page

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Queen Marie to discuss issues with Edward at Austrian homes

Queen Marie of Romania and Edward Duke of Windsor plan talks next week. Marie departs Bucharest for Vienna then Sonneberg Castle, home of her daughter Archduchess Yena and Archduke Anton. Edward receives Anton's invitation to drop in. he maintains health though his weight stands at 142 pounds and his condition worries intimates.

Enzefeld Austria Marie Rumania Edward Duke of Windsor Bucharest Vienna Sonneberg Castle Archduchess Yena Archduke Anton Anton

Cuba President Hangs On Amid Sugar Tax Fight

President Miguel Mariano Gomez faced impeachment calls from Congress over his opposition to a sugar tax bill. He met with advisors while urban and rural supporters demonstrated for the measure that would fund rural schools. Objectors warn the bill signals Fascist control on the island.

Havana Cuba Miguel Mariano Gomez House of Representatives

Notre Dame Halfback to Guard President

Thomas E. Qualters a 32 year old State Trooper and former Notre Dame halfback prepares to leave Andover Massachusetts for Washington to serve as the President's bodyguard. He weighs 185 pounds and stands five feet ten inches, meeting the President while guarding his son James. He will replace Gus Gennerich who died in Buenos Aires during the President's South American mission.

Andover Mass Thomas E. Qualters Washington Notre Dame Qualters James Gus Gennerich Buenos Aires South America

Train wreck in Georgia leaves dozens injured near Birmingham

Forty nine people hospitalized after two coaches plunged from a 650 foot embankment on the Central Georgia line. Officials blame track tampering as investigators search for suspect. eight hurt severely among 150 passengers. In Columbia South Carolina spikes pulled from rails are cited in a separate incident.

Birmingham Alabama Georgia Columbia S. C E. L. Green L. H. Mason University of South Carolina

Christmas Spirit Shines as Juneau Welcomes Terminal Cafe

Downtown Juneau buzzed with Saturday night shopping and a gala opening of the Terminal Cafe under new managers Wilbur and Dorothy Irving. Shoppers packed stores while a local orchestra drew crowds to dance and celebrate Yuletide buying in a festive scene.

Juneau Terminal Cafe Wilbur Dorothy Irving

Friends Gather To Dedicate New Forward Home

A large crowd gathered at the newly completed residence of Forest Examiner C. H. Forward and Mrs. Forward on Tenth and D Streets for a gala dedication yesterday evening. Neighbors and friends toured the neatly laid out home during the event.

Forest Examiner C. H. Forward Mrs. Forward Tenth D Streets

Hitler machine for propaganda on picture day

Berlin reports leaders of the third Reich showcase submarines and a motorized army as proof of strength while pointing to breadlines in America. Der Angriff prints a photo of a New York grandmother in tatters giving thanks for a Bowery mission handout and contrasts German winter relief with duty over pity.

Berlin Third Reich America der Angriff Propaganda Ministry New York Bowery Mission

Nanking Army Readies Attack on Liangu Center

The Nanking Government orders its crack division around Liangu to resume the drive on the center of Chang Hsueh-liang's rebellion tomorrow morning unless Chiang Kai Shek is released. The move follows new difficulties in Sianfu revolt settlement talks and signals a punitive expedition against rebels.

Nanking China Liangu Chang Hsuet-Liang Shiang Kai Shek Chiang Nanking H I Aa

Pittsburgh on coast ready for W Huskies

University of Pittsburgh football team arrived in San Bernardino California for the Rose Bowl climate and practice session. Coach Jock Sutherland said the squad is in good shape and has a serious outlook for the New Year clash with the Washington Huskies. The team moved to a private workout at Muncipal Ball Park.

San Bernardino Cal University of Pittsburgh Washington, Huskies Pasadena Jock Sutherland

Film Stars Named in U S Tax Liens

Hollywood celebrities face federal tax liens over 1935 earnings. The list includes Miriam Hopkins at 55758 dollars, Bryan and Vivian Pay at 330 dollars, Bette Davis, Nelson Jr at 1192 dollars, with more than 100 taxpayers named and disputes over Revenue Bureau figures.

Los Angeles Cal Uncle Sam Iieas The Revenue Bureau Miriam Hopkins Bryan Vivian Pay Bette Davis Nelson, Jr

Landon Knox Hamilton Reunite in Chicago Gathering

Three figures from the 1936 Republican campaign Landon Knox and Hamilton met in Chicago for a reunion. They dined with political leaders and the event was said to carry no political significance. Landon was later invited to the White House for a brief call before attending the Gridiron Club event in Washington.

Landon Knox Hamilton Chicago Til Alfred M. Landon Col Frank Knox John D. Hamilton White House Washington

Electra lands ten travelers in Juneau on Saturday

Leaving Whitehorse at 1 pm the PAA Electra piloted by Jerry Jones with Walt Hall as co pilot arrived in Juneau with ten passengers. Weather blocked continuation to here. the remaining 29 boarded the Princess Louise at Skagway last night to continue by sea. Passengers named include P Aspen E A Kobe Don Brady Patrick Savage C W Tibbetts Jack McCord Joe Loranger C D Lammers. Weather permitting Jones and Hall plan to head the Electra back to Fairbanks this morning.

Whitehorse PAA Eletra Jerry Jones Walt Hall Juneau Here Skagway Princess Louise P. Aspen E. A. Kobe Don Brady Patrick Savage C. W. Tibbetts Jack McCord Joe Loranger C. D. Lammers Jones Hall Fairbanks

Princess Louise Sail Schedule Varies Between Skagway and Wrangell

The Canadian Pacific steamer Prin cess Louise was to sail south from Skagway at midnight and may reach here around dawn or tonight. It had left Wrangell at 4 30 yesterday afternoon bound for Juneau via Petersburg en route to Ju neau.

Skagway Wrangell Juneau Petersburg Cae

Townsend Faces Contempt Hearing After Testimony Refusal

Dr Francis Townsend posts a $1000 cashier’s check to insure his appearance in Washington for contempt proceedings over his refusal to testify before a Congressional Committee. Townsend came to the Commissioner’s office and was fingerprinted, declaring he would go to jail if convicted or pay a fine. Dust storms blow across the Midwest with sun blocked and lights on in midafternoon in North Dakota and western Minnesota as winds raise dry topsoil.

North Dakota Western Old Pen Minnesota Los Angeles Cal Francis BE Townsend United States Commissioner’s Court Washington Dr. Townsend ST. Paul Minn Jand Wester

Iflorys Leaving on C. P. R. Ship for Washington

Regional Forester Charles H Flory and Mrs. Flory sail south on the Princess Louise bound for Washington where he will assume new duties in the Forest Service. The couple has led the Alaska Forest Service since 1917 and are set to depart for relocation.

Charles H Flory Forest Service Alaska

Duke grid ace dislikes game

Clarence Ace Parker of Duke says he does not like football though he enrolled to play and also plays baseball for Coach Jack Coombs. Friends note his businesslike approach and his evident skill on the field despite his dislike of the grid game.

Durham N. Y Clarence Ace) Parker Duke Jack Coombs Parker

Old Fashioned Tree Planned at White House

President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt plan an old fashioned family Christmas tree at the White House as snow covers Washington. Delivery trucks bring gifts including deer turkeys ducks and pheasants for the Yuletide dinner. Four generations of the Roosevelts will gather at the White House for the holidays for the first time since Hyde Park party after the Democratic National Convention last June.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Mrs. Roosevelt White House Roosevelts Hyde Park

McNamara Party Heads South to Chicago for Mineral Samples

Mr and Mrs J J McNamara travel by Princess Louise toward Chicago with mineral samples from Semesurier Island. The expedition, led by Rex Beach associates J C Feeley and others, aims to gauge commercial value and impress financiers. They will await Mr Feeley’s return before full plans, hoping for spring return to continue investigations.

Balling Princess Louise J. J. McNamara Chicago McNamara Semesurier Island Rex Beach J. C. Feeley

Birthday for Maxine Norton Turns Thirteen on Friday the 13th

In Irving Texas on December 19 the 13th birthday girl Maxine Norton hosted a jinx party. She invited 12 boys and 13 girls and they played 13 games with 13 prizes awarded. Maxine weighed 13 pounds at birth.

Irving Tex Maxine Norton Maxine

Negotiations on West Coast Maritime Strike Collapse

San Francisco reports peace talks breaking down on two fronts while a third drags on. In the east shipowners and cooks and stewards concede week-long efforts failed over the eight hour day. Leaders cite complete disagreement on union recognition and hiring preference.

San Francisco Cal. de Thomas G. Plant Plant Lundeberg Harry Lundeberg Roger D. Lapham American-Hawaiian Steamship Company Joseph Curran New York Onion E. B. O'Grady Bridges Harry Bridges Pacific Coast International Longshoremen's Association Edward F. McGrady Washington Francis Perkins

Goodpaster Men Arrive From Interior Mining District

Jack McCord and C W Tibbetts from Goodpaster arrived yesterday on the Electra and took passage for the States on the Princess Louise. Tibbetts operates the Fairbanks hotel and McCord, a Juneau figure, leads the Goodpaster mining district project developed by the American Smelting and Refining Company.

Interior Princess Louise Jack McCord C. W. Tibbetts Goodpaster Tibbetts Fairbanks Mc Cord Juneau Whchh American Smelting and Refinng Company

Seek to Divide Rocky Mountain Loop Conference

Boulder Colo December 19 discussion at a student forum on dividing the unwieldy Rocky Mounteds Conference into two groups again. Proponents advocate a split with a division of the strongest teams from the weaker ones.

Boulder Colo Iatgeant Ome Cronlt

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