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Newspaper

The Daily Alaska Empire

Location

Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1928

Page

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Nobile Guides Rescue Effort For Italia Crew

London reports growing concern for Amundsen and the French seaplane crew after a 2500 mile fuel plan and wireless gear. At Kings Bay Umberto Nobile, buoyed by provisions dropped by Major Maddalena, issued radio directions and ice-condition details to aid rescuers. No news on Capt Roald Amundsen and Lieutenants Districhsen and Guildband, who vanished Monday night, hindering renewed search efforts for the Italia group.

Kings Bay Maddalena Umberto Nobile Noblin Amundsen Roald Amundsen Districhsen Guildband Tromsoe Norway

Kiwanis Elects North Leaders for Alaska Trip Planned

Kiwanis members named O Sam Cummings of Kansas City as President with Charles Adams of Calgary and James Neal of Walla Walla as Vice Presidents. Delegates extend after the convention for Alaska cruises aboard the Queen and Alaska to Seward Fairbanks Vancouver bound. Charles Cadman to perform in Su nan. Italy reports 12,000 new telephones added in three years raising total to 49,044.

Seattle O. Sam, Cummings Kansas City Kiwanis Charles Adams Calgary James Neal Walla Walla Wash Alaska Seward Jinny Fairbanks Vancouver California Charles W. Cadman Sunean Rome Genoa Florence Leghorn Italy

Work Approved As Chairman G O P Committee

Washington June 21 Secretary of Interior Work formally approved as Chairman of the Republican National Committee by a subcommittee with Herbert Hoover on campaign plans. The committee announced the selection of vice chairmen: Ralph Williams Oregon Mrs Alvin T Hert Kentucky Daniel R B Pomeroy New Jersey Secretary Franklin Fort New Jersey and Treasurer Joseph Nutt Ohio.

Washington Republican National Committee Herbert C. Hoover Ralph Williams Oregon Alvin T. Hert Kentucky Daniel RB. Pomeroy New Jersey Franklin Fort Joseph Nutt Ohio

Democrats of Virginia Meet to Name Delegates

Roanoke Va June 21 2000 Democrats from Virginia gather to name 24 delegates to the National Convention in Houston. Some delegations propose sending 48 delegates with half a vote each amid fading competition and broad harmony.

Roanoke Virginia Houston

Flying Cloud Wins Redwood Indian Marathon Finish

Flying Cloud, Karook Indian, finished first in the 482 mile Redwood Indian marathon from San Francisco at 10:30 this forenoon. Emlika, ten miles behind, is set for second place. The marathon began a week ago in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Grants Pass Ore Flying Cloud Karook San Francisco Emlika

Plan to Cut Sugar Crop Shelved in Cuba Policy Shift

Havana June 21 The Tarata sugar plan appears shelved as President Machado states there will be no sugar crop restriction next season. A lengthy exchange with the National Sugar Mills Owners Association signals a clear reversal of prior sugar policy and calls for continued production.

Arthur Powell Havana Cuba Tarata Machado Tarafa

Detroit Air Olympics 1928 Opens Tour for Edsel Ford Trophy

Detroi t June 21 The 1928 National Air Tour starts in Detroit with 2 planes and over 100 people. The nine city march includes finals in boy model contests and a glider event as part of Detroit's Air Olympics. Prizes total 12000 dollars with Edsel Ford Trophy to top points earner. Eddie Stinson last year won.

Detroit Ray Cooper W. P. McCracken Aeronautics Edsel Ford Eddie Stinson Victor F. J. Haines Detroit Board of Commerce Antorien Detroi Jane United States A'Plang Ford Durmanager Indianapolis St Louis Tulsa Fort Worth Ban

Coolidge Trapped by Bad Roads at Summer White House

Superior Wis June 21 President Coolidge was temporarily trapped at Cedar Island Summer White House as night showers worsened roads delaying his planned trip to the Executive Offices in the city. The excursion was canceled due to the weather and road conditions.

Coolidge White House Superior Wis Cedar Island

New York Leaders Reach Houston for Smith Campaign

Tammany leaders from New York arrive in Houston to establish headquarters at the Rice Hotel. George Van Namee Norman Mack and Thomas J. Phellacy form the advance guard to back Gov A B Smith for the Democratic presidential nomination. Mack says Roosevelt will nominate the New York executive.

Houston A. EB. Smith Rice Hotel Reed George van Namee Norman Mack Thomas J. Phellacy Connecticut van Namee Smith New York Franklin D. Roosevelt

Protest Over Film Showing of Governor Smith Reel

New York June 21 George B Graves secretary to Governor A H Smith protested the news reel within the prohibition film Deliverance showing the governor signing the repeal act. Robert Corrifini for the producers said the story is not propaganda and Smith is not depicted as a villain. It is admitted that the objectionable footage may be deleted.

New York George B. Graves A. BH. Smith Robert Corrifini Smith

Coolidge Lands Six Trout in Brule Yesterday

Superior Wis June 21 President Coolidge caught six trout after several hours of fishing in Brule yesterday The largest weighed one and three quarters pounds This marks the first public release of his luck this summer Previous catches were kept confidential The trout are game and his landing showed skill Experts say the catch is a fair listing for a beginner.

Superior Wis

Lewis urges Democrats to take clear stance on farm relief and prohibition

Chicago June 24 former United States Senator James Hamilton Lewis told the Chicago Press Club that Democrats must avoid trickery and misrepresentation. He urged a firm stand on farm relief and prohibition and condemned GOP tactics to attract votes with false principles. He called for opposing national prohibition and ratifying enforcement measures while avoiding evasive doctrine.

Chicago Democratic Party United Lewis Coolidge Gewis

Delegates Headed to Texas Meet for Democratic Nomination

Ban Francisco Calif June 21 Delegates voted to back Gov A B Smith leaving tonight for the Democratic National Convention. Washington and Oregon delegates also Smith supporters will join Californians for the trip arriving before the Democratic Special departments.

Ban Francisco Cal A. B. Smith Washington Oregon Smith

Leipziger Diet Pleasures Knuckles Beer and Sausages

Leipzig gourmets savor pork knuckles with horseradish and steins of beer. Calves feet and numerous sausages satisfy daily hunger as restaurants pour barrels of beer and thousands of sausages. Vegetables, herrings and carp feature in meals. men end with cheese while women favor pastries and confections.

Leipzig Germany

University of Washington Receives Guggenheim Grant for Aeronautical Building

Line 21 shows Guggenheim Fund appropriations totaling 839000 for aviation research at three institutions. University of Washington Seattle will get 20000 for constructing an aeronautical building under M4 Lyle Spencer, president, reflecting the university’s rising status in the Pacific Northwest.

New York Guggenheim Daniel Guggenheim University of Washington At Seattle Lyle Spencer Pacific

North Baptist Convention backs pledge for Prohibition in DNC platform

Detroit June 21 The Northern Baptist Convention adopted resolutions urging the Democratic National Convention to add a clear cut and positives pledge to its platform. Prohibition enforcement in Denver was noted as a key issue tied to the 1929 convention.

Detroit Mich Northern Baptist Convention Democratic National Convention Denver Gélorade

Motion Picture Industry Claims Largest Consumer Base

New York June 21 Wil Hays told the directors at the annual meeting yesterday that the motion picture industry has the largest number of consumers of any business in America. He cited products peac hes 20 000 000 weekly and investments 2 000 000 000.

New York America Wil Hays Directore Yextarday Raid Hays

Stock Quotations New York June 21 Market Quotes

Alaska dunwan mine atack quoted today at 44 Endicott Johnson 77 General Asphalt Kelly Speinfield 17 Bethlehem Steel 53 Southern Dairies 40 U Steel 136 Great Northern 1 19 Glidden Company 21 Congoleum Natra 2244 Stewart Warner S2% Remington Rand 29 Yellow Truck and Coach 42 et Ya

New York Alaska Dunwan Mine Endicott Johnson General Asphalt Kelly Speinfield Bethlehem Steel Southern Dairies U Steel Great Northern 1 Glidden Company Congoleum Natra Stewart Warner Remington Rand Yellow Truck and Coach

Cordova Hit by 90 Second Alaska Earthquake

Cordova Alaska was shaken by a minor earthquake at 8 25 this morning. The shock lasted about one and a half minutes and caused local anxiety but no injuries or major damage were reported. The event was centered near Cordova with residents feeling the tremor across the area.

Cordova Alaska Yelovk

Culbertson Appointed Ambassador to Chile

Washington June 21 The appointment of William Culbertson as ambassador to Chile to succeed William Collier was announced by Secretary of State Kellogg.

Culbertson Chile Washington William Culbert William Collier Kellogg

Belgrade parliament shooting kills two and wounds four

In Belgrade a deputy fired six rounds during a fierce parliamentary clash, killing Paul Raditch and Stefan Ravliteh and wounding Great Deputy Hayaritehey and three others. The nation mourns as authorities arrest the Montenegro deputy and public life halts amid turmoil.

Belgrade Interritpria Pinion Rateh Alexander Queen Drag Sitetan Raditeh Erment Bee Paul Raditch

British Cruiser Durban Departs SHWARD Alaska

The British light cruiser Durban arrived at SHWARD Alaska yesterday and then departed after signaling Mayor L. V. Ray that it cannot stay due to changing weather. A moderate wind was blowing as the Durban steamed away.

Shward Alaska Criver Durban L. V. Ray

Marine Radio Bill Pushed in House State Rep Wallace White Jr Proposes Safety Radio Obedience

Washington June 21 A bill introduced by Rep Wallace White Jr Republican Maine seeks to expand maritime radio service requirements. It would require vessels with 50 plus crew or passengers to carry capable radio equipment and an auxiliary power supply to send distress messages within 100 miles, with two or more qualified operators on duty and automatic alarm features approved by Commerce officials.

Washington Don Bross Wallace White, Jr Maine Almst United States Ocean Great Lakes Baing Navi Partment of Commerce

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