Panama Rejects U S Plan in Canal Defense Pact
Brig. Gen. Frank Iines said a U S Panama base agreement may be reached after a conference with President Teuman. Panama’s National Assembly rejected the pact 41 to 9, blocking U S lease of 14 bases and prompting calls for UN arbitration. The vote sparked street celebrations in Panama City.
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Washington
Frank T. Iines
Panama
Teuman
United States
Pinwinia
National Assembly
Panama Canal
Onder
United Nations
Foren
Rep
Engel
R.mich
Paliams
House Appropriations
Panama National Assembly
Canal Zone
Panama Assembly
Panam
White Christmas Promised Across Northeastern States
A belt of snowfall stretches from southwestern Ohio through Pennsylvania and New York to western New England, promising a white Christmas for much of the Northeast. The heaviest snow reports include five inches in Columbus and four in Dayton, with Allentown and eastern New York also seeing accumulations as rain falls farther south. Colder air is forecast to linger, and snow cover ranges from one to 24 inches in northern and western New England while the rest of the country stays mostly dry.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
Columbus
Dayton
Allentown
New York State
New York City
Chicago Weather Bureau
Lake Superior
Washington
Weather Bureau
Stock Quotations from New York Ledger
Stock quotes from New York on December 24 show Alaska Juneau mine at 4, American Can 78, Anaconda 347, Curtiss-Wright 4 percent, International Harvester 87, E necott 47, New York Central 15, Northern Pacific 22, 0. 8, Steel 30 with total sales of 1,260,000 shares. Averages cited: Industrials 180.71 Rails 52.49 Utilities 33.36.
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New York
Alaska
Juneau
American Can
Anaconda
Curtiss-Wright
International Harvester
Enecott
New York Central
Northern Pacific
Air Mail Service Expands to Seward Peninsula Posts
The Post Office Department announces Alaska air mail for 28 Seward Peninsula post offices from January 15. Mail up to 70 pounds may be sent by alumni to these offices. Full air rate 5 cents per ounce. packages to be held at 100 locations. Offices include Boprow Candle Corneil Deering Elis Gambell Golovii Haycock Tyler Klan Kivalina Kotobue Koyuk Muses Point Nome Noorvik Point Hope Savown Selawik Sivenavet Shungnak Solomov Teller Waine Wright Wales White Mountain.
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Washington
Postoffice
Syward Peninsula
Get Ithe
Boprow
Candle
Corneil
Deering Elis
Gambell
Golovii
Haycock
Tylon
Klan
Kivalina
Ebut
Kotebue
Koyuk
Muses Point Noalak
Nome
Noorviky Point Haye
Savowun
Selawik
Sivenavet Shungnak
Solomov
Fire at Edna Bay Camp Causes Estimated $30,000 Damage
Fire at the Juneau Spruce Camp Edna Bay destroyed the office building twelve bunks and gear worth about 40 000 dollars. The blaze damaged supplies and bindings valued around 10 900 dollars. Cause undetermined but originated in the commissary with radio reports from Gardner camp clerk. No exact details on victims or insurance yet available. A patrol ship arrived with more supplies for the camp and may depart Friday. Also a local KINY program features Claire Folly singing Remembering You with lyrics credited to Dr Jerich Fleming Beale.
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Juneau
Edna Bay
Gardner
Howl
Hawkins
George Schmidt
Santrina
JSC
Kiny
Claire Folly
Jerich Fleming Beale
Iro
Trevor Davis
Beale
Margaret Truman Delights 4000 at Constitution Hall
Margaret Truman, a 23 year old coloratura soprano, drew 4000 fans in Constitution Hall as her coast to coast concert tour concluded. President Truman and Mrs. Truman watched from the front as waves of applause greeted each aria and encore.
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Washington
Dre
Margaret ‘Truman
Constitution Hall
Miss Truman
Too Tough Even for Santa Claus
Nine year old Bobby Potter pleads to Superior Judge Geor gie Bullock for a Christmas adoption, asking for a brother or even a sister as his best daddy and a well mother are cited. The judge sends the letter back to Bobby’s parents to consider another year. R. E. Krenger, from Anchorage, is staying at the Gastineau Hotel.
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Los Angeles
Santa Claus
Bobby — Potter
Georgie Bullock
Bobby
Bullock
Smith
Taft urges real price competition to aid recovery
Senator Taft warned that failure to pass Truman’s Marshall Plan would push foreign aid to Europe toward 6.8 billion dollars in the first 15 months, with Western Europe expected to gain hundreds of millions and Germany food needs rising. He cited exports, stabilization funds, and international loans as factors while urging stable pricing to prevent booms and busts.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Europe
Truman
Congress
Taft
Chin
Repertore
Burneay
Tatt
Gomnet
Ite
Virus X Outbreak Reported In Los Angeles
Local health officials report a mystery illness labeled Virus X affecting about one in 101 residents in six weeks. Dr. George M. Uhl says over 200000 cases noted with no fatalities. Illness resembles influenza, striking adults and children for three to seven days with chills fever cramps and pains.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Durin
George M. Uhl
Bern
Errol Flynn Signs 15 Year Warner Contract
Hollywood buzzes as Errol Flynn inks a 15 year pact with Warner Brothers valued at 250, 000 annually for one film yearly, limited to 14 weeks of work. He may pursue other work during the remaining weeks, Lloyds insurance covers production, and the deal is uncancellable with no options.
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Hollywood
Magieland
Errol Flynnn
Warner Brothers
Flynn
Lloyds of London
Catherine Smulling And Angus Gair Wed Today
Catherine Smulling of Altoona and Angus Gair were married this morning at the Methodist Church in Yelueck. Rev Robert Treat officiated. The bride wore a poudre blue gown with a white toque. Attendant Dorothy Whitney wore gray with a black hat. Best man Alex Gait Jr. A wedding breakfast followed at Baronot Hotel. Fifty guests attended. the couple plan a honeymoon in Pennsylvania via Pan American Airways.
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Herve Smulling
Robert BE. Smulling
Altoona
Pennsylvania
Aus Gulr
Mys. Ainx Sr
Donglis
al Y Yelueck
Robert Treat Atleitrd
Dorothy Whitney
Alex Gait, Jr
Baronot
Juneau
Pan American Airways Lior
Honeymeon
Million Dollar Fire Des Moines Destroyed Four-Story Warehouse
A spectacular blaze swept Burris-Hatch Mover The warehouse in Des Moines yesterday, gutting a four story building. Estimated damage unofficially listed at over 1.31 million dollars as authorities battled the flames through the night.
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Des Moines
Dee
Burris-Hatch Mover
Tne
Tos
Green Christmas Risks Mosquito Invasion In Alaska
Ketchikan Alaska residents brace for a likely green Christmas as mild weather raises the prospect of large mosquito swarms. A veteran fisherman nearby reported signs of hatching with mesquite hurvac and skunk cabbage in bloom.
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Ketchikan
Alaska
Steamship Movements From Seattle Details
Steamers Denali Alaska Square Knot Sword Knot Aleutian Princess Norah Jumper Hitch sailings noted. Vessels depart Seattle for westward and from Vancouver with dates into late December and early January.
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Denali
Seattle
Alaska
Square Knot
Sword Knot
Seattle Dee
iSeattle
Princess Norah
Irom Vancouver
Immigrant Jewish U S Troops Transferred Amid Refugee Ship Intercept
Haifa Palestine December report details the Bultieh transport Oven Vigor sailing to Cyprus with Jewish immigrants from a refugee ship intercepted near the Palestine blockade. About 203 refugees and 150 children, including two babies, were brought to Halfa for processing under a British quota. an American correspondent Meyer Levin was detained.
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Haifa
Palestine
Cyprus
Bick
Malta
S Promised Land
Halfa
Ewiah
Rusmuttn Wid Mingary
Oliver Davis Passes Away Suddenlly
Oliver K. Davis, 56, of the Alaska Native Swyice Property and Pro curement Section, died after a cerebral hemorrhage at Bt Ann's Hospital. Survived by widow Rosina and daughter, he joined the Indian Service in 1938 and served two years with the Alaska Native Service. Born in Oklahoma in 1881, a World War I veteran. Remains at Charles W. Carter Mortuary awaiting arrangements.
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Oliver K. Davis
Alaska Native
Swyice
Bt Ann's Hospital
Joseph Rude
Davis
Rosina
Juneau
Way
Alaska Native Service
Indian Service
Oklahoma
Charles W. Carter
Christmas Party Wins Over 100 Attendees by BPW
More than 100 members and guests gathered at the Northern Light Presbyterian Church for a BPW Christmas dinner and program. Mrs Betty McCormick and Miss Gertrude Wetzel organized raffles and pantomime gifts, with dances by Dorothy Stearns School of Dance pupils and a Pinata for Pepita tale. The event featured a piano accompaniment by Mrs Wilda Husted and a finale screening “Radiant Rockies” by Dr Dale, ending with a playful Yukon slate of activities.
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Business and Professional Women’s Club
Northern Light Presbyterian Church
Lon Wits
Wilda Husted
Betty McCormick
Missy Gertrude Wetzel
Sardya Hancock
Ann Williams
Kayer Davison
Sidra Boehl
Sendra Junge
Maria Worobee
Erlene Miller
Margery Blair
Colleen Sharp
Currye Loughi Shannon Carlson
Sirley Caspersol
Sally Crooks
Lucy Lee Giham
Gertyade Wetzel
Pepita
George Date
H G. Matrix
Thei
Connie Brown
Filia
Dr. Dale
Trains Collide in Germany Kills 37 and Injures 300
A night collision of two express trains near Neuweld in the French occupation zone killed 37 and injured more than 300 passengers, all German citizens. Officials said half the seriously hurt were taken to Neuweld hospitals as rescue teams searched wreckage. Traffic on the Cologne to Frankfurt line was halted amid fears of further casualties.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Pabr-Triteh
Neuweld
Cologne
Rotarian Kiddies Chat With Santa at Christmas Party
The Roludlah younger ser antend led the annual Children's Christmas Party in the Gold Room of the Barauol Hotel. Over 50 children enjoyed burgers, ice cream, and cake while Santa Claus spoke with each child. Local youths performed poems and songs. Kerry Schmidt, Peter McDowell, and others sang. A harmonica quartet closed the program with holiday tunes. Santa distributed candy stockings. Rotarians Marty Rand and Sander Garvin attended. The next Rotary Christmas party for members is planned for Tuesday at the regular meeting.
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Barauol
George Schmidt
Santa Claus
Gil
Dick Reynolds
Susan Casler
Jesus
Tommy Whiteside
Julie Hillerman
Tommy Blaiton
Home On the Range
Kerry Schmidt
Christos
Peter McDowell
Jim Harmon
Susan Blanton
Timothy Hillerman
Sasan Pritchinen
Wachusett Crew Christmas Dinner and Medal Awards
The Wachusett crew held a Christmas dinner aboard the cutter with four trees on deck. Lt. George Playder announced Victory and Defense Medals were distributed to Coast Guard and ex-Coast Guard personnel aboard, with civilians eligible to apply via officers.
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Turkey
USCG
Wachusettay
Juigh
Cone George Playder
Coast Guard
Wachusett
Coast Gard
Pearl Marbor
Challenge to Judge Folta and Stassen Sparks Political Turmoil
The report details a heated exchange involving Judge Folta and Stassen with mentions of government insiders, accusations of commodity speculation, and calls for openness by officials. It notes legislative actions to publish names of traders and the ongoing investigation into market manipulation alongside a separate court decision on liquor licenses and public hearings for zoning.
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Wittes House
Cep
Charles B. Ross
Stasacy
A. Parley
Aasistant
Senate Committee
Congress
Chim
Stossen
Minnesota
Secretary of Agricultue
Anderson
Conarens
Focal
Alaska
Atreter
Hagen Viadaptors
Dunead
Elks Plan New Year Eve Hi Jinks Ball in Juneau
The Juneau Elks Lodge No 420 announces New Year s Eve Hi Jinks at the Elks Ball with dancing starting at 10 pm. Admittance requires an open membership card. The Purple Bubble Ball returns February 7 promising strong entertainment from the lodge.
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Juneau Elks Lodge
Salvation Army Kettle Boiling for 1047 Until Christmas Eve
The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle remains boiling for 1047 and will stay active through Christmas Eve. Adjt Lorenzen urges donations from those who have not given and asks to contact him by phone for families needing Christmas dinners. Keep the Kettle Boiling.
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Salvation Army
Adjt
Lorenzen
Maj
P.O
Adit
William Paul, Sr. Files Candidacy for House Seat
According to advices received by the Empire William Paul Sr has filed in the office of the Deputy Clerk of Wrangell his declaration candidacy for the Territorial House on the Republican ticket Gretchia Martland of Cordova is entering at Une Baar Motel
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Tthe Empire
William Paul, Sr
Wrangell
Torrttental
Nieket
Gretchia Martland of
Cordova
Ie Eltying
Une Baar
Engstrom Sues Behrends Bank and Ready-Mix
Elion B Engstrom as Trustee of Ue Juned Ready-Mix Concrete Corporation sues Behrends Bank of Juneau and Ready-Mix Corporation in W District Court. He seeks foreclosure of real property and chattel mortgages and sale of all property to satisfy bank obligations costs and bondholders.
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Elion B. Engstrom
Ue Juned
Ready-Mix Concrete Corporation
Corporation
B. M. Behrends Bank of
Juneau
Engstrom
Tank Ane
Rigstram
Seattle lawyer to represent jailed sailors in court
W Glen Stutiemin of Seattle received permission by Federal Judge George W Folts to represent seamen held at the Federal Jail awaiting Grand Jury action. The bonds were set at 83 500 each, later reduced to 2 000 in a bid to secure release.
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W. Glen Stutiemin
Seattle
Korney
Wis
George W .Palta
Lotwens
Woods
Tokatie
Federal
M. B. Monagie
Juneau
Litsl
Costa Rambivr
Remioin
Folts
Poneman
Faentiins
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R. E. Krenger
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The
Gastineau
Catherine
Angus Gair
U. S
Italy
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Aity
Amughan Zosses
Austria
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Germany Left Beghern Oeioswitch
Oliver Davis
BPW
Marquis of
Santa
John Heusisen
Pelican
Baranat Hotel
Stassen
Junea
George W. Polta
U. 4
Comphunia Ogeinet
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ELKS
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