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Newspaper

The Daily Alaska Empire

Location

Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1939

Page

1

Wagner Act changes urged at White House meeting

Secretary Hopkins said eight business leaders urged President Roosevelt to seek amendments to the Wagner Labor Act during a White House discussion on business conditions. The group included Charles Hook of American Rolling Mill, Sidney Winberg, John Biggers, W A Harriman, and B R Stettinus.

Washington Harry L. Hopkins Roosevelt White House Hopkins South America Charles Hook American Rolling Mill Company Sidney Winberg New York John Biggers Toledo Glass W. A. Harriman Union Pacific B. R. Stettinus United States Steel

Proposal of Union Peace Is Drawn Up

George Lane of the Maritime Federation of the Pacific releases a plan to end Juneau jurisdictional friction among AFL CIO and affiliated locals. The proposal urges disbanding CIO Local 943 and transferring its charter to the Maritime Federation, with AFL Local 2247 remaining, aiming to restore collective bargaining and stabilize wages. A Washington conciliation official signs hopeful note on early settlement.

George Lane Maritime Federation of the Pacific Lane CTO AFL J. P. Steelman Department of Labor Washington, D.c CIO Juneau A. F. of L A. F. of L. Carpenters and Joiners Local

Missing youth Ted Tanaka still unfound after search

Father Ed Tanaka offers a $100 reward for information on the nine to ten year old missing boy. Chief Dan Ralston asks help from the public, urges parents to question children who attended the ball game, and notes searches along Gold Creek, tidelands, and docks. John Tanaka questions friends as investigators expand harbor dragging and review outbound fishing boats.

Ed Tanaka Ted Tanaka Dan Ralston Tanaka Youster Ralston Indy Gold Creek Charles Ashby Roy Barnett Bill Watson Robert Belio A. Whatley Glacier Highway Douglas Boy Scout Eagle River John Tanaka Ted Central Police Department Edward LaFowlett Alaska Juneau Tanaka Lad

Baseball Today Scores From Both Leagues

National League games featured St Louis 2 New York 8 and Cincinnati 4 Boston 0. American League results saw Boston 5 Detroit 8 and Washington 5 Chicago 7 plus New York 17 Cleveland 5.

St. Louis New York Cincinnati Boston Detroit Washington Chicago Cleveland

France questions Italian army in Albania amid Greece concern

French Ambassador Andrew Francoise Poncet met with Italian Foreign Minister Count Ciano to question the continued need for the Italian occupation force in Albania. A Pazist periodical article said the troops would prevent Greece aligning with other powers against Germany and Italy.

Rome Albania Andrew Francoise Poncet Count Ciano Paseist Gerarchia Greece Germany Italy

House in Session as Members Signal Daily Routines

A June Washington scene in the House shows 200 members lining the desks by noon. Speakers and clerks take position as the gavel wakes a din, then the chaplain offers a brief prayer. The Republican bloc under Joe Martin presses the Democrats with sharp objections and quick speeches.

Washington Jime House of Representatives House Representative Powers New Jersey Mr. Powers Treadway Michigan Joe Martin Massachusetts Tabor New York Rayburn Texas Cox Camilla Georgia WPA Labor Board Supreme Court Bankhead James Shera Montgomery Mr. Speaker

Vesuvius Erupts in Spectacular Show Over Naples

Mount Vesuvius began a violent eruption late today near Naples, delivering a spectacular display as ash clouds burst from the crater and incandescent lava streamed over the rim. Officials say there is no immediate danger to nearby residents.

Naples Vesuvius

Spring brings fresh yellow curb lines in city work

Ted Elderman of the City Street Department began the annual job of renewing yellow no parking curbs. He will daub yellow paint on a mile or more of curb as the work proceeds, marking the season’s curb lines.

Ted Elderman City Street Department Elderman

Juneau Harbor Project Passes Senate

A flood control bill totaling 405 million dollars was approved by the Senate and sent back to the House for amendments. Tentative allocations by the War Department include Tanana River Chena Slough Faire Banks 562000 Salmon River 7000 Janen Harbor 162000 Hiregik River 5000 Valder Harbor 68500.

Washington Senate House Nnion War Department She Inethie Tanana River Chena Slough Salmon River Janen Harbor Hiregik River Valder Harbor

Eight Million Dollar Airbase Planned for Fairbanks

Washington reports Fairbanks, Alaska, as likely site of a major 1940 defense build up with an $8,000,000 airbase funding request. Army engineers may also pursue a half million dollar flood control project on the Tanana River and Chena Slough. House Appropriations action expected next week. no civic center plans yet due to lack of PWA funds.

Washington Fairbanks War Department Alaska iHouse —Appropriations Committee Army Tahana River Chena Slough House Senate Appropriations Committee Senate PWA

Soviet bluff claims outer Mongolia borders to be defended

Tokyo dispatch says Japanese papers view the Soviet Foreign Commissar's vow to defend Outer Mongolia as a bluff. They interpret it as an attempt to erode the Anglo-Montern pact and weaken allied resolve amid mounting East Asia tension.

Tokyo Russia Outer Mongolia

Perryville natives flee mountain fire near erupting volcano

June 2 Seattle report from Perryville says Mr and Mrs A D Johnson sole white residents fear natives will flee on foot if Mount Veniaminoff erupts further. Coast Guard cutter Morris moved toward Perryville on patrol duty yesterday.

Seattle A. D. Johnson Perryville Mr. Johnson Coast Guard Morris

Wingard Leaves F Bureau. Thompson Named Successor

Seattle reports Seaton Thompson of Washington DC, assistant head of Alaska Division, will assume Wingard's duties as Agent of the Alaska Fisheries Bureau. Wingard's dismissal followed a Commerce Department inquiry revealing inefficiencies. Two temporary staffers were dismissed and two others may be asked to explain further. Thompson is expected to travel north mid-June to start duties.

Wingard Bureau OF Fisheries Service Thompson Seattle Seaton Thompson Washington, D. C Alaska Bureau of Fisheries Lemuel G. Wingard Alaska Fisheries Bureau Mitieries Burea J. Chicalotiers Pribilof Islands Sioner Washington Charles Fisheries Commis

Governor Troy Flies to Bell Island Resort

Governor John W. Troy travels from Juneau with his daughter and others aboard Marine Airways to Bell Island Hot Springs for several weeks while the Juneau mansion undergoes plumbing and heating renovations. Regional Forester B. Frank Heintzman also flies to Ketchikan to meet U S Forest Service Chief F A Silcox for a Southeast Alaska forest tour.

John W. Troy Robert Bender Harry G. Watson Juneau Maarine Airways Alex Holden Bell Island Hot Springs Behm Canal Watson Holden Mra Bender B. Frank Heintzieman Ketchikan F. A. Silcox U. S. Forest Service Alaska

Dr Carswell Returns With Master’s Degree From Toronto

Dr John A Carswell Territorial Epidemiologist has completed a year at the University of Toronto pursuing a master's degree in public health He is a passenger on the North Sea expected to arrive Tuesday Mrs Carswell accompanies him back home

John A. Carswell University of Toronto North Sea

Child Born Dead To Wife of Son Of President

Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt disclosed in Boston that a child was born dead to her daughter in law Mrs John Roosevelt formerly Ann Clarke wife of the president’s youngest son The infant arrived prematurely and Mrs Roosevelt said her daughter in law is in good condition The birth was not expected until next month

Boston Mas Franklin D. Roosevelt John Roosevelt Ann Clarke Roosevelt

Three Jailed for Illegal Trapping Beaver at Chitina

Three Chitina residents Joe Esculchni Ben Pete and George Pete were sentenced to 26 days in jail and forfeiture of beaver skins and their guns for illegal trapping. Alaska Game Commission via Wildlife Agent Char­nce Rhode reports the action. Loftus leaving Petersburg. Mrs Sowerby to join steamer North Sea in Seattle.

Joe Esculchni Ben Pete George Pete Chitina Alaska Game Id Wildlife Charrnce Rhode

Four Men Escape Thetis Rescue Efforts Continue

Bulleting from London and Birkenhead report that the British Admiralty says the Thetis submarine remains largely submerged after a low tide test, with 90 men still trapped. Four men surfaced early today but no others by mid afternoon, prompting continued hopes of an escape method via cuts in the hull.

London Admiralty Thetis Davis Trish Sea Birkenhead England Irish Sea

Dr David Todd Dies Dream Not Fulfilled

Lynchburg Virginia June 2 Dr David Todd four outstanding astronomer who hoped to establish communication with Mars died here last night His nearest approach to the dream was a series of notable photographs of Mary thirty eight million miles away taken by a camera on the heights of the Andes Mountains

Lynchburg Virginia David Todd Mars Todd Mary Andes Mountains

Mrs Blomgren and daughter return to Juneau by North Sea

Mrs Birdie Blomgren accompanied by her daughter Miss Jane Blomgren departed for Juneau this morning aboard the steamer North Sea. They spent the winter in Seattle where Jane attended business college. Blomgren's son Gunnar returned here several days ago.

Sowerby Isaac Sowerby North Sea Seattle States Birdie Blomgren Jane Blomren Juneau Blomgren Jane Business Blom@ren Gunnar

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Amoy Formosa Pacific United States Great Britain France Japan Baseball Today By Preston GH Juneau Harbor Golden Heart City Outer Mongolia Canada Ottawa King George Queen Elizabeth Governor Troy Bell Island Resort Mrs. Bender Harry Watson DR. Carswell Loftus Jules B. Loftus Petersburg Mrs. Blomgren
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