Senate passes compromise on draft in Congress action
Washington June 1 The Senate approved a compromise draft after a long filibuster as House and Senate wrangle over foreign aid and other end of session bills. Speaker Martin warned adjournment may be blocked despite a major battle over a farm price, immigration, and government spending bills.
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Steamship Movements and Alaska Sailings Planned
Vancouver to Skagway schedule shows Princess Norah arriving 7 15 pm and departing 11 45 pm. Seattle based vessels Baranof Sword Knot George Washington Aleutian listed for nearby sailings with June dates. Houston visitor Mrs O Beejer and family stay at Taranof Hotel in Juneau.
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Senate blocks Alaska steamship subsidy measure
Washington June 19 Senate blocked passage of a bill to extend subsidized steamship service to Alaska after Senator Langer objected citing Alaska governor Gruening’s opposition. Magnuson Cain and Capehart urged approval to prevent chaos in Alaska as the law neared expiration June 30. A House version extending to February 28 was blocked earlier by Rep Weichel Rohier.
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Nordic at Storage With Large Catch
The Nordic skippered by Ole Jostel brought in the first large load of halibut since the season closed in area 2, landing 54,000 pounds at Juneau Cold Storage yesterday. The fish sold at 189 medium, eight for chick, and 18.9 for large. The Isis, led by J. C. Martinsen, landed an 11,000 pound salmon haul. Sanna Jungnita and Ida Jungnitz from Hawthorn, N. J., are Baranot Hotel.
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Skagway Mayor Carroll Attends Baranof House Event
Skagway Mayor C. A. Carroll was a guest at the Baranof House in Skagway, enjoying the city’s hospitality during a regional visit. The event highlighted local governance and civic ties between Skagway and Arrangements for future cooperation were discussed.
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PAA brings 20 from south 22 are flown out
Twenty persons arrived from Seattle and 22 left Juneau yesterday aboard Pan American flights. From Seattle travelers included Mrs. Charles Downs and others, while a large list departed for Seattle. Edward Cunningham, registered from White Plains, is visiting and staying at the Baranoff Hotel.
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Platform Drafters At Work At Republican Convention
Philadelphia June 19 Republican Convention platform drafters favored a farm group plan to lower farm price supports after this year and curb high food costs. A farm plank was advanced by a subcommittee and will be refined to the 1500 word limit. Endorsed also was a strong civil rights plank including anti poll tax and anti-lynching measures and equal opportunity in the armed services.
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Dewey Grow Up as Election Looms
Courtraht previews the GOP presidential race focusing on Thomas E. Dewey. The column recalls his earlier campaigns, noting past weaknesses and media handling, and suggests how he has matured as he aims for the presidency.
Juneau Council Accepts Bid for Street Work Project
The Juneau City Council voted to accept a 189 508 82 dollar bid from Lytle and Green Construction Co of Des Moines Iowa for street improvements. Funding comes from a 150 000 dollar bond issue approved by voters and 33 000 dollars in war bonds. a roughly 10 000 dollar deficit will be covered by current revenues. The panel discussed federal grants but noted good finances limit aid. The council also called for bids to widen Fourth Street by 44 inches before the Federal Building and Memorial Library site, and to round Fifth and Main for fire truck access. Bids are due within 10 days.
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Stockton Girl Miss California Selected in Beach Beauty Contest
Co ed blonde Reba Laurette Watterson, 18, of Stockton, pictured after being chosen as Miss California at the Santa Cruz beach beauty contest. Watterson plans to travel to Atlantic City next fall to compete for United America 1943 title.
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Nine Arrive Here By Pac Northern Nine
Northern nine pe rects arrived yesterday as Pacific Northern Nights timeline notes. From Anchorage seven names appear including H Johnson W G Sundeen A ft Bruger B R Schuster A W Burston Harold Olsen. From ardova P J Holm P J Holm Jr Leo Transtrom. To Yakutat Roy Perateovich Mrs Ed Rodenberg Sir Hubert Wilkins Patrick Baird Dorothy Heaton Carl Heaton. To Anchorage John Corris James Smith Stanley Terrant Ned Pritchman H E Atherton Frank Sorenson Thomas Jensen Thomas Ryan.
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Dorothy Heaton
Carl Heaton
John Corris
James Smith
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Ned Pritchman
Frank Sorenson
Thomas Jensen
Thomas Ryan
Bonnie Wheeler to Visit Juneau This Summer
Bonnie Lee Wheeler, 11, daughter of Ross Wheeler, is due in Juneau tomorrow for a summer visit with her father. She has been attending St. Mary’s School for Girls in Gilroy, California. Wheeler plans her return to the state in September.
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Stassen Talks on Chances at Democratic Convention
Philadelphia June 19 Harold B Stassen said rumors of deals and slander would surface before the convention opens He expects a majority of the about 400 World War veteran delegates on the Cirat ballot He has not talked with Taft or Dewey recently He predicts 360 votes for other candidates on the first ballot and three-way split among remaining contenders He doubts Truman will be the Democratic nominee and notes the Western trip saddled him Dewey’s camp notes added reserve voter strength Vandenberg hints at possible anti Truman push but remains not a candidate
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Filibuster Ends As Senate Passes Draft Bill
The Senate ended an all night filibuster on a draft measure to require 21 months service for men aged 19 to 26, starting 90 days after final enactment. The vote moved the bill to the House amid protests over passage legality and a heated Senate floor clash.
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