Council to Seek Repeal of Jones Act During War
Juneau officials urge immediate repeal of the Jones Shipping Act to allow Alaska-bound goods from the States to travel via Canadian ships. Councilman Henry Messerschmidt says wartime repeal would ease freight congestion. The council also seeks bids for a school tunnel bomb shelter project and a city food and supply survey led by Mayor Harry S. Lucas, with Dr. W. S. Ramsey coordinating medical supply checks.
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Juneau
Anthony J. Dimond
Alaska
Henry Messerschmidt
Ernest Gruening
Lucas
W. S. Ramsey
Territorial Health Department
MacArthur Leads Philippine Defense Echoed By War-Wary America
The article praises General Douglas MacArthur for his adept leadership in building up the Philippine forces and coordinating with U S Army Air Corps and Marines while noting his past bravery in France. It contrasts his wartime duties with the America First isolationist movement, highlighting Lindbergh's campaign ambitions and political activity. Continued on Page Four.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
France
Philippines
MacArthur
U. S. Army
Air Corps
Marines
Macathurr
Arthur MacArthur
Penang Flying Hero Kelly Awarded DSC posthumously
Manila reports Captain Colin Kelly hailed as the first American World War II hero for destroying a Japanese battleship before dying in a bomber crash after ordering his six crew to safety. The Far Eastern Command says twelve others also honored. two Filipinos among them. Posthumous awards include Carl P. Gies. Tokyo radio cites Penang Island falling to Japanese forces and a continued push on the Malay peninsula.
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Manila
Kelly
Far Eastern Command
Carl P. Gies
Carl A. Gies
Salem, Sreion
Old Resident of Juneau to Observe 71st Birthday
Peter Carlson, pioneer Juneau resident who arrived in 1896, will celebrate his seventy seventh birthday Sunday. Born in Sweden, he became a U S citizen in 1898 and works at the Territorial Building. He is known in the Channel area. two daughters Mrs Ludwig Nelson and Mrs Kenneth Junge and stepson Ed Bach also live in Juneau.
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Peter Carlson
Juneau
Territorial Building
Carlson
Channel Area
Sweden
Ludwig Nelson
Kenneth Junge
Ed Bach
Stock Quotations and Scout Leader Return in Alaska
Closing quotations on the New York Stock Exchange feature Alaska Juneau mine stock and several major issues including American Can Anaconda Bethlehem Steel Commonwealth and Southern Kennecott New York Central Northern Pacific United States Steel. Dow Jones averages show industrials 107.81 rails 24.66 utilities 13.52. Amby Frederick executive director of the Boy Scout movement in Alaska has returned to Juneau after extensive interior and western tours.
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New York
Alaska
Juneau
New York Stock Exchange
American Can
Anaconda
Bethlehem Steel
Commonwealth and Southern
Kennecott
New York Central
Northern Pacific
United States Steel
DOW, Jones
Rails
Utilities
Buck
Amby Frederick
Boy Scout Movement
Husky Hoop Team Takes Kans State Clash
December 20 University of Washington Huskies defeated Kansas State 45 to 32 in Seattle to start the intersectional series. The Huskies depart Monday for Philadelphia for a tour of eastern courts beginning December 27 against Temple. They then face Northern University and Michigan State on the way to Lansing. Pacific Coast Northern Division play opens January 9-10 with Idaho at home.
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Seatle
Hee Edmondson
University of Washington Huskies
Kansas State
Purple and Gold Hoop
Seattle
Philadelphia
Temple VII
Lansing
Mich
Michigan State Hoppers
U. W. Pavilion
University of ‘Idaho
Tin Can and 750 In Cash Vanishes
ST JOHNSVILLE N Y Dec 20 Robert Gray of this village reports to police that a coffee can containing 750 was stolen from a beam in his garage. The money was in 5 10 and 20 dollar bills.
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St, Johnsville
N. Y
Robert Gray
Gray
Unemployment Commission adjourns session amid reports and questions
The Unemployment Compensation Commission of Alaska adjourned after reports to Gov. Gruening. Hany Phillips and Mildred Hermann led meetings in Juneau, with a future hearing planned on taxes for Bristol Bay red salmon packers and a spring review of charges against Joe Flakne and Lowell Morgan. A new Executive Director, Robert Sheldon, was appointed, and Merit System changes were approved.
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Hany Phillips
Fairbanks
Mildred Hermann
Ate Toey
Territorial Unemployment Compensation Commission
Gruening
Phillips
Mayo Brothers Clinic
Rochester
Minnesota
Bristol Bay
Joe Flakne
Employment Service
Lowell di. Morgan
Local 444
R. E. M Wordcastle
Ketchikan
John L. Cauble
Cauble
Juneau
Longview
Washington
Gev. Gruening
Harecastle
Henry Roden
Territorial
Alaska
Harry Phillips
Commission
Hermann
Sharpe
Robert E. Sheldon
Employment Service Division
Merit Syssems
Stuart Morrison
Social Security Board
Hugh J. Wade
Merit Council
Jos. T. Flakne
Lowell L. Morgan
Russian freighter Perekop sunk by Japanese planes
Dutch report says 17 Japanese planes bombed and sank the 4200 ton Russian freighter Perekop en route Vladivostok to Java. Eight crew members died. 32 rescued including the captain. Officials blame bombing of a neutral ship and warn of possible serious consequences. Registration and Russian flag visible from the air.
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Vladivostok
Java
Apsla Sitd
Eirptiss
Elysses
Christmas Edition of The Daily Alaska Empire
J W Gucker a Juneau broker travels south for holidays and meetings with firms he represents. The Daily Alaska Empire Christmas edition will be issued tomorrow and distributed to subscribers and at newsstands. The issue is filled with merchant ads and gift buying suggestions plus timely Yuletide articles and stories for all ages.
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J. W. Gucker
Alaska
Juneau
South
Alaska Empire
Harder War Warning For Germans Acknowledged
German Propaganda Minister Goebbels in a Berlin radio address acknowledged changed world conditions require a tougher war. He did not mention Axis strength in North Africa or a potential Russian defeat, focusing on a loner call for perseverance.
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Berlin
Joseph Gorbhele
Reich
Goebbels
North Africa
Red Army
U. S. Marines Still Holding Pacific Isles
The Navy Department announced that United States Marines at Wake Island and Midway Island are still holding against Japanese attacks that began December 7.
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U. S
Pacific Isles
Washington
Navy Department
United States
Wake Thland
Midway Island
Moose Tracks Reported Near Juneau By Alaska Game Agents
Wildlife agents Dan Holland and Darrell Naish of the Alaska Game Commission reported moose tracks along the Glacier Highway near the 1 mile peg during an inspection trip. They described the prints as unmistakable and confirmed a moose presence in the area yesterday.
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Juneau
Dan + Holland
Darrell Naish
Wild Life
Alaska Game Commission
Holland
Naish
Axis reels in retreat from Libya
Cairo December 20 Imperial Forces pursued General Rommel’s battered army as the Libyan retreat turned into a rout. British air blows inflicted heavy toll while the chase pressed toward Derna Mekili and near Bengasi. Axis resistance dwindled as British advance neared key supply port positions on the coast.
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Cairo
Libya
Rommel
Derna
Mekili
Bengast
AEF May Go to Africa or Canary Islands
Washington on December 20 discussed sending an expeditionary force across the Atlantic after proper training equipment and transport. Senators agreed a second AEF would be hard to land abroad and many suggested first to Africa or the Azores or Spanish Canary Islands.
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Washington
United States
Atlantic
Africa
Portugese Azores
Canary Islands
British defenders stall Japanese assault on Hong Kong
Gen Sir Mark Young reported Hong Kong holds out after 24 hours of siege. Japanese attacks hit sea land and air corridors as Chinese forces push along the Canton Kowloon railway to relieve the defenders. Both sides rush reinforcements in a desperate bid to avert collapse of the British fortress.
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Associated Press
Hongkong
Mark Young
British Far East
Jag
Brritiah
Highway Traffic During Blackout Ordered Stopped
The Territorial Board of Road Commissioners ordered immediate cessation of traffic on the highways after a blackout signal. Police patrol excepted, drivers must stop or face citation. Officers will judge if arrest is warranted based on circumstances.
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Territorial Board of Road Commissioners
Works of 10 Years Taken by Thieves
CHICAGO December W fank Le Lumin reports burglars stole the entire jot from his automobile after ten years of hobbying and compiling 200 works. L. B. DeLONG, Alaska construction superintendent for Morrison Knudsen, has left for Seattle after a two day stay here.
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Chicago
le Lumin
L. B. Delong
Lab. DeLong
Alaska
Morrison- Knudsen Construction Company
Seattle
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