Washington Frosh Crew Wins National Title in Rain
Washington freshmen captured the national collegiate rowing championship on the Hudson in a rain soaked race. The Seattle eight led by half a mile and finished three lengths ahead of California, Navy, Columbia, and Syracuse, with a time of 10:29. The Huskies’ victory marks consecutive wins for the program and elevates Coach Tom Bolles as a noted rowing figure.
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Poughkeepsie
University of Washington
Hudson River
Seattle
Husky Pups
Washington
Tom Bolles
California
Pacific Coast
Navy
Columbia
Syracuse
Washington Varsity
Poughkeeper
Huskies
Hudson
Cornell
Husky
al Uudrickson
Buying Urge Appears as Stock Market Ends Firm
New York June 18 The buying urge appeared for stocks today with selective strength and a late rail upturn aiding other sections. The close was fairly firm with notable quotables including Alaska Juneau Mine 16% and General Motors 31% while Kast prices and bids shown for others. Dave W Branch Libby McNeill Libby salmon department manager sojourned on the Yukon and will stay several days.
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New York
Alaska
Juneau
American Can
American Power and Light
Anaconda
Bethlehem Steel
General Motors
International Harvester
Kennecott
United States Steel
Bremmer
Nabesna
Black Pine Silver
Dave W. Branch
Libby McNeill
Libby
Yukon
Gastineau
Mutiny at Kansas State Prison Coal Mine
Mutinous convicts seize the Lansing Kansas State Prison coal mine trapping 15 officers as hostages. A gas assault plan is prepared while guards on the surface form a line with gas masks. The mutineers have repulsed canister gas and control the mine’s only exit, with 380 inmates defying authorities.
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Lansing
Kansas
Kansas State
Ship subsidy denounced by Senate committee in tough terms
Washington June 18. Senate Ocean Mail Committee denounced past merchant marine subsidies as a saturnalia by men bent on robbing the taxpayer and urged drastic terms for future government aid.
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Washington
Senate Ocean Mail Committee
Clara Phillips Free After Prison Door Opens
Clara Phillips the so called Tiger Woman walks free from Teha chap women's prison after twelve years of incarceration for the 1922 hammer slaying of Alberta Meadows. Her parole followed years of claimed reform and leadership within San Quentin life, though her amb tions are not disclosed.
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Clara Phillips
Los Angeles
Tehachap Women
Alberta Meadows
Phillips
San Quentin Penitentiary
Conviction of Harry Degroot Reversed in Alaska Case
The second degree murder conviction of Harry Degroot for the killing of ADE Hansen in Chichagof Alaska was reversed by the Court of Appeals for errors in jury instructions on self defense. Degroot, 48, was originally sentenced to 20 years and now faces retrial in Alaska after the appellate ruling. Degroot contended his life and his wife Josephine Hansen were threatened. he shot Hansen as he departed the Wa Wa power boat near Chichagof. Degroot is detained at McNeil Island awaiting retrial.
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San Francisco
Cal
Harry Degroot
Ade Hansen
Circuit Court of Appeals
George F. Alexander
Ab Juneau
Enienty
Degroot
Juneau
Hansen
Josephine Hansen
Fhe Wa
Chigha- Ror
Alaska
Abe Hanson
Chichagof
William Holzheimer
Holzhheimer
George Grigsby
H. L. Faulkner
McNeil Island
Tacoma
Caa
Hanson
France Responds On German Navy Strength
Paris reports France will keep its navy stronger than Germany's in reply to naval negotiations. London announces final agreement: German fleet limited to 35 percent of British strength with limited submarine construction allowed due to larger French and Italian undersea fleets.
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Paris
Hitler
France
London
Great Britain
Germany
Nature Shows Man How to Build Dam Quickly
In California the Grizzly Dome, a 1000 foot cliff above the Feather River, is used to illustrate rapid dam construction. A highway notch was cut and a dam built downstream, raising river water 30 feet. The piece notes Nature’s demonstration and mentions Miss Elizabeth Sutter as a pioneering woman attorney in a Winnsboro murder case.
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Sacramento
Cal
Grizzly Dome
Feather River
State Highway Department
Nature
Elizabeth Sutter
East Texas
Winnsboro
Oil Tanker Strike Ends as Union Members Oust Officials
SAN FRANCISCO Cal June 18 Applications have been made by union seamen on the oil tankers from which they walked off four months ago. The unions have abandoned the strike. The union men have ousted their officials and said the strike was called without authorization.
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San Francisco
Cal
Picketing Declared Illegal in Lumber Strike at Bridal Veil Mill
Portland report states Jo James Crawford denies injunction against authorities to stop picketing at the Bridal Veil mill. Union seeks to halt arrests or dispersal of peaceful pickets. Gov. Martin backs action demanding cease of mill picketing by former workers as Senate nears final vote on Social Security bill. House already passed it.
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Portland
Oregon
Jo James Crawford
Sawmill and
Timber Workers Union
Charles H. Martin
Washington
Senate
House
Shot Killed at Avalon Roadhouse in Everett
Police questioned Cora Cochrane wife of William Cochrane after a shooting at the Avalon Roadhouse in Everett. A coroner suggested the bullet wound could indicate suicide though investigators continued inquiry into the fatal chest wound.
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Everett
Wash
William Cochrane
Avalon
Cora
Pilot Crosson Arrives in Juneau with Family
Pilot Crosson and family reach Juneau this morning by steamer Yukon from Ketchikan, traveling through Seattle. The group includes Crosson’s wife and child, and Joe Croson Jr, with Mrs Crosson joining the Juneau to Fairbanks flight later via PAA Lockheed Electra piloted by Joe Croson.
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Joe Grophon
Pastci
Alaska
Juneau
Yukon
Ketchikano
Seattle
Pilot Crosson
Mr. Crosson
Jehild
Joe Croson
Ketchikan
PAA
Joe Crosson
Jett
Jett Juneau
Fairbanks
Joe Croat
Unis
Kidnapers May Be Tried Sent Up This Week
Federal plans push to bring nine year old George Weyerhaeuser case to a swift resolution. Waley couple expected to plead guilty and begin life sentences by Saturday as juries and indictments under the Lindbergh Kidnap Act loom. Immediate trial prospects hinge on defense decisions with officials signaling rapid action.
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Tacoma
Wasi
Lindberg
Waleys
William Mahan
Workers in Juneau discuss return to mine jobs
Amid a 27 day walkout by Juneau mine workers, factions hold talks with Federal Conciliator Dewey Knight as leaders signal waning strike resolve. A mass meeting is planned for tomorrow at 10 AM at the A B Hall to urge those wishing to return to work.
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A. B. Hall
Marks Juneau
Dewey Knight
New Heard
Aucka Mins Workers Union
Fheelty
Heard
Mérning
Congress May Adjourn by July 15
Washington June 1 congressional leaders set July 15 as adjournment day. The move signals end of current session as lawmakers wrap up remaining business and prepare for recess.
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Congress
Washington
Tom Mooney Writ Of Habeas Corpus Set For Hearing
California Supreme Court issued a writ of habeas corpus for Tom Mooney returnable June 27 with a hearing date to be fixed. The case centers on alleged perjury in the 1951 Preparedness Day bombing trial in San Francisco. Mooney’s supporters argue trial testimony by Frank C. Oxman, an Oregon cattleman, was false. Oxman testified to near the bombing while Mooney was reportedly miles away. Ten people died or were injured in the blast.
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Tom Mooney
San Prancisco
Cal
California Supreme Court
Mooney
San Francisco
Prank C. Oxman
Oregon
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Department of Justice
Pierce County
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United States
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Kidmaniie
Washington State
Idaho
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Thurston County
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Juneaus Unemployed League
Front Street
Seward
Berond
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