Deportation for Bridges Looms in 1944
Secretary of Labor Perkins said her department continues investigating charges that Harry Bridges, Pacific Coast CIO Director, should be deported. Born in Australia, Bridges led the 1994 maritime strike on the West Coast and may face a hearing if the inquiry supports the charges that he is a foreigner and not a U.S. citizen.
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Washington
Perkins
Harry Bridges
Pacific Coast Cio
Bridges
Australia
United States
Bridegs
Flying Santa Claus Killed in Boston Harbor Rescue
Corporal Harold Kraner aged 35 died during a Christmas display near Boston's ocean side airport. He bailed out from a plane at 1500 feet while descending as a flying Santa. His parachute drifted seaward and he disappeared into the harbor as onlookers watched in shock. Army planes and police boats searched for his body. His wife and baby son were present at the party.
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Boston
Mass
Boston Harbor
United States
Harold Kraner
Oceanside
Kraner
Richard Cobb
Cobb
Marc
New Clippe r Service To Start December 28
The Samoa Clipper begins a bi weekly service linking Honolulu to Auckland with mail and express carried on return trips. Captain Edwin Musick piloted the inaugural leg from Honolulu to Kingman Reef 1 067 miles away as forecasts called for good weather.
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San Francisco
Cal
New Zealand
United States
Samoa
Honolulu
Auckland
Wey
Edwin Musick
Here
King* Man Reef
Pago Pago
Mrs Hmpty sails to Ketchikan for Yale holiday
Mrs Henrietta Hmpty of the Marshal's office sails on the Northland to Ketchikan for the Christmas holiday and plans to return on the Tuesday boat. She will stay with Mr and Mrs N Q Hardy in Ketchikan.
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Henrietta Hmpty
Marshal's Office
Northland
Ketchikan
N. Q. Hardy
Acquittal in Father Killing Case Sparks San Francisco Verdict
A San Francisco jury acquitted Carl W. Jackson, 26, of murdering his father in a hand to hand fight last September. Jackson testified his father, intoxicated, attacked his mother during the dispute amid a noisy scene before the incident.
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San Francisco
Cal
Carl W. Jackson
Jackson
Roll
Ross Funeral to Be Held Monday
Funeral services for J. J. Ross, who died recently at St. Ann's Hospital, are set for 1 30 p m Monday from the chapel of the Charles W. Carter Mortuary. Interment will follow in the Pioneers' Plot of Evergreen Cemetery.
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J. ¥. Ross
St. Ann's Hospital
Charles W. Carter
Evergreen Cemetery
Alaska Planning Commission to Meet in January
The Alaska Planning Commission will convene soon after the new year to review progress and plan future work. Chairman B. Frank Heintzleman noted the Portland drafted plan is tentative and distinct from the long range development program. The January meeting will also address appointing a successor to EB L. Bartlett, the commission's executive secretary. Dr. Carl Alsberg chaired the Portland meeting with Dr. Charles McKinley, George Yantis, Paul Gordon, and Mr. HeintaleMan on the committee.
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Alaska Planning Commission
B. Frank Heintzle~man
Portland
Alaska
Congress
National Resources Board
Roosevelt
Charles McKinley
Reed College
George Yantis
Olympia
Northwest Planning Council
Paul Gordon
Division of Territories and Island Possessions
Interior Department
Heintaleman
WPA estimates 2 million unemployed since September
Washington dispatch reports WPA economist Leon Henderson estimates about 2,000,000 people have been out of work since September 1 with as many as 1,000,000 more likely by end of February. Harry Hopkins notes WPA rolls now cover 350,000 more needy unemployed.
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Washington
WPA
Leon Henderson
Harry L. Hopkins
Mrs Roosevelt Heads West for Surprise Seattle Visit
Washington dispatch reports Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt traveling by plane to Seattle for a surprise Christmas visit with her son in law Charles Boettiger and family. The First Lady and President split duties between White House guests and Roosevelts in Seattle, with Mrs Boettiger ill but not seriously, officials say.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Seattle
John Boettiger
House
Roosevelt
White House
Denver
Col
Roosevelt presses Congress to cut federal spending
President Roosevelt restates plan to reduce federal outlays and tells Congress that they must accept full responsibility if budget estimates are surpassed. House Roads Committee chief Cartwright warns of consequences if spending is not curbed, while noting his committee did not seek reconsideration of canceling $214 million in road appropriations due January 1.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Cartwright
House Roads Committee
Osa Johnson Seeks Damages Over Husband’s Death
Mrs. Osa Johnson, explorer and lecturer, files a $500,000 suit over Martin Johnson’s death in January airplane crash and seeks $204,000 for personal injuries. Lawsuits target Western Air Express United Airports Company and others filed in Los Angeles California on December 23. A separate note mentions a desert beach redeveloped on Lake Mead near Boulder Dam.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Osa Johnson
Martin Johnson
Kis
Western Air Express
United Airports Company
Lake Mead
Boulder Dam
Borah denounces war talk over China policy
Senator William E Borah of Idaho condemned war psychology saying it is unnecessary for Americans to depart China or wage war with Japan after the Panay sinking He urged to protect Americans in China within our legitimate interests while Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana called for withdrawal of troops.
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Washington
William E. Borah
Tdsho
China
Japan
United States
Borah
East
Berton K. Wheeler
Montana
Fifty Dollar Bill Found in Christmas Kettle Fund
Salvation Army officials in New York report a $50 bill dropped into a kettle at Fifth Avenue and Pitty-second Street. They say it is the first such denomination donation since 1929, per kettle records.
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New York
Salvation Army
Fifth Avenue
Pitty-second Street
Army
Post Office Urges Quick Pickup Of Packages
Postmaster Albert Wise announces all Juneau Post Office packages will be ready for distribution by late this afternoon. The office will stay open tomorrow, then close until Monday morning, prompting a call for customers to pick up their parcels now.
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Juneau
Albert Wise
Film Stars James Dunn and Frances Glifford to Wed
Hollywood couple James Dunn and Frances Glifford filed intentions to marry on New Year’s Day in Santa Barbara and then returned to Hollywood. The actors, both noted in the film trade, announced their plans shortly after arriving for the filing.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
James Dunn
Frances Glifford
Hollywood
Ketchikan Court Moves Date Ahead for Federal Building
The Ketchikan court term is advanced to March 15 due to delays in the new Federal building. The grand jury will convene March 18 and the petit jury March 22, with occupancy expected once the building is ready.
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Coury
Mexico City Suffers Severe Morning Earthquake
A heavy quake lasting about one minute struck Mexico City at 6 18 this morning. No serious damage reported in the capital yet but some interior communications were cut. Observers cannot locate the epicenter. widespread southern Mexico damage is feared. Prior minor quakes were felt in Acapulco last Sunday.
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Mexico City
Acapulco
Mexico
Japanese Admit Panay Machine Gun Fire In Incident
Tokyo officials acknowledge machine gunning Americans in the Panay case but deny firing on the gunboat. Nishi, a former assistant military attaché, reports the Panay attack aimed to block Chinese troops fleeing Nanking and says Japanese troops did not identify flags. Foreigners warned to leave Hangchow as Japanese siege nears. Hangchow defenders expected to be trapped. Deaths reported in Hankow area as evacuations proceed. Hong Kong braces for possible Japanese advance around Christmas.
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Tokyo
Yochishi Nishi
Washington, D. C
Nishi
Nanking
United States
Bhanghat
Hangchow
Shaoshing
Puly
Hanchow
Mexico City
Ankow
Hongkong
Final Shopping Rush Closes Stores Early for Christmas Eve
Juneau shoppers crowd streets and stores as Christmas Eve rush begins. Lights and window displays boost holiday spirit while households finalize lists for trimmings and breakfasts. Stores plan brief hours tonight and tomorrow, closing for a two day holiday until Monday.
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Juneau
Ping
New Government Reported Formed At Nanking Now
Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese officials saying four autonomous governments are formed at Nanking to replace the Chiang Kai Shek regime. Tao Hai Shan, a 61 year old philanthropist, heads the new administration as forces advance. The piece notes fires worship persists among some tribes in Africa, Asia, and America and mentions a Nelson hair rock fetching 60 dollars at a London sale.
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Shanghai
Vanking
Chiang Kai Shek
Tao Hai Shan
Africa
Asia
America
Nelson
London
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