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Newspaper

The Daily Alaska Empire

Location

Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1937

Page

1

Naval ROTC Destroyers Arrive in Juneau Alaska

U.S.S. Fox and U.S.S. Brooks with University of Washington and University of California ROTC students arrive in Juneau at 7:15 p.m. to cruise Alaskan waters, with visiting hours 2 to 4:30 p.m. tomorrow. A crew race is set for 12:45 p.m. and short-range battle practice after departure. Fox and Brooks will proceed to Bremerton and San Francisco, stopping at Prince Rupert and Humpback Bay along the way. Commander L Surran leads Fox. Lt. W W Cone leads Brooks. Farwell pilots the Fox RO TC cruise. Governor Troy hosts visits.

U.S.S. Fox Brooks Juneau Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps University of Washington University of California U.S.5 W. W. Gone U.S W. A. Fly G. L. Hansen M. Ni Dial W. A. Graham University of California Naval O Canib P. L. Biktér LB. Rhone J. J. O'Donnell U. S. S. Brooks Oakland Ketchikan Seattle Washington Prince Rupert Hump Back Bay L. Surran Fox W. W. Cone John W. Troy Simpson MacKinnon Il Farwell R. R. Farwell USNR Naval R.O.T.C. Cruise U.S. Fox Farwell Alaska U. S Gimler, Hatfield and Kane Weatinghouse Geared Bollers

Two Nations Quit Control Plan Over Spain War

London dispatch reports Germany and Italy withdrew from the international control scheme aimed at halting arms and fighter movement to the Spanish conflict. They left in anger after France and Great Britain refused to join in patrolling ships near Valencia to pressure Spain’s government. Unconfirmed rumors suggested Germany and Italy might blockade the Spanish government on the eastern coast.

London Germany Italy France Great Britain Valencia Spain

Insurgents Stop British Steamer on Ocean Voyage

SAINT JENE DE LUZ France June 23 The British steamer Marine Moler was stopped at sea by a Spanish Insurgent armed trawler and the officers of the latter accused the captain of the steamer with carrying Spanish Government troops. The British battleship Resolution quickly arrived on the scene, the Moler proceeded and the trawler sent a hasty hurry away. The steamer has aboard 1 700 refugees from Santander bound to France.

Saint Jene DE Luz France Marine Moler Resolution Santander

Nurse Hampson to Succeed Soley at Juneau Clinic

Mrs. Bette Hampson a registered nurse from the University of California and Stanford begins assisting as nurse in charge Verne Solley prepares to retire from the Juneau Medical and Surgical Clinic. Hampson has been in Juneau three months and is sister of Norris Porter of Juneau. Soley has served with Dr. W. W. Council and has been with the clinic since its establishment last fall.

Bette Hampson University of California Stanford Verne Solley Juneau Soley Hampson Norris Porter W. W. Council

One Day Visit by Belgian Premier to Roosevelt

Paul Van Zeeland of Belgium arrives in Washington for a one day White House visit with President Roosevelt. He is greeted at the railroad station by Sumner Wells, Acting Secretary of State, and Jameson office president, as conferences on international affairs are scheduled.

Washington Paul van Zeeland Belgium White House Roosevelt Sumner Wells Jameson Fice

Hearst to End New York American Daily Edition

Hearst plans to discontinue the New York American as a morning paper with next Friday's issue. The American will continue as a Sunday morning edition after consolidation with the New York Evening Journal and New York Morning Mirror, both Hearst owned.

New York William Randolph Hearst New York American American New York Evening Journal New York Morning Mirror Mirror Journal Hearst

Senator Robinson Proposes Single New Department in Reorganization Bill

United States Senator Joseph T. Robinson introduced in the Senate a draft of the Administration's government reorganization bill. It replaces Roosevelt's plan with one new department, the Department of Public Welfare, and omits a Department of Public Works.

Washington United States Joseph T. Robinson Senate Department of Public Welfare Department of Public Works

Jeannette Stewart Returns From University Summer Visit

Jeannette Stewart daughter of B D Stewart Commissioner of Mines arrived in Juneau for the summer aboard the Princess Louise after completing her second year at the University of Washington. Her brother Tom completed his first year at the university and arrived earlier aboard the Baranof. The Stewarts are in the States where Mr Stewart went to equip new Territorial assay offices and expects to return to Juneau in about three weeks.

Jeannette Stewart B. D. Stewart Juneau Princess Louise University of

Speculation Over Soviet Plane Landing at Vancouver

Rumors swirl in Vancouver Washington as the Soviet MiG pilots landed 600 miles short of their Moscow to North Pole route. Army mechanics reported only 10 gallons of fuel found in the tanks, while Pilot Chekaloff said fuel for 750 miles remained. bad weather and low visibility forced the termination.

Vancouver Wash Moscow North Pole Chekaloff

Copper River Reds Lead Southwest Pack Totals at 60 140 Cases

The Copper River red salmon pack leads the Southwest with 60 140 cases reported by the UD Bureau of Fisheries through June 10, totaling 63 540 including kings and other species. Southeast reports Yakutat with 1 934 total red and king cases.

Copper River UD. & Bureau of Fisheries Seakor D Cook Inlet Alaska Peninsula South Side Kings Kodiak Yakutat

Jacobs Signs 5 Year Contract With Louis For Exclusive Services

Chicago June 23 Mike Jacobs New York fight promoter announces renewal contract with Joe Louis securing exclusive services for five years. The deal guarantees four title fights annually. Jacobs also announces a three year contract with Kim Braddock ensuring continued action for the dethroned champion.

Chicago Mike Jacobs New York Joe Louis Louis Jacobs Kim Braddock

Baseball scores and a drunkenness case headline

Baseball today lists afternoon scores from the big leagues with NL games Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 5 Boston 5 Pittsburgh 8 and American Detroit 5 Boston 6 Chicago 2 Philadelphia 0 St Louis 6 New York 3. Margaret Erickson found guilty of drunk and disorderly conduct in Bitka and sentenced to 60 days in Juneau federal jail. Chief Deputy Marshal Doo Ma transfers her from Sitka to Juneau aboard the North Sea.

Philadelphia Margaret Erickson Bitka Juneau Flossie Doo- Ma Sitka North Sea

Exonerate Boy for Shooting of His Father

Port Angeles, Washington June 23 A Coroner s jury returns a verdict of justifiable homicide in the death of auto dealer George Kearns. The 12 year old son George Jr is found entirely innocent and the crime justified to protect his mother from bodily harm after Kearns had assaulted her and threatened further violence. The youth fired as the elder man raised a lamp standard to strike his wife.

Port Angeles Wash George Kearns George, Jr Keirins Kearns Kearns, Sr

Seward Breakwater Contract Awarded

Army Engineers announced a $48,000 contract to General Construction Company of Seattle for a rock mound breakwater refuge harbor at Seward Alaska.

Washington Army Engineers General Construction Company Baeattle Seward Alaska

Sunlight Blamed for $25,000 Buffalo Glass Fire

In Buffalo on June 23 a midday sun shining through a plate glass window ignited a blaze blamed on sun heat. Firemen said paint stacked in a show window exploded and splashed blazing oil across the store, totaling about $25,000 in damage.

Buffalo

Blankets Smother Baby Girl to Death

Christine, seven months old, daughter of Mrs. Marie Belshaw, was found dead in her crib in Chicago. An inhalator squad attempted resuscitation for half an hour but could not revive the infant. Police began an inquiry into cause and circumstances of the death.

Chicago Christine Marie Belshaw Harry Carlson

Sign complaints prompt Erie letter to chief

A Warren man writes to the Erie Chief of Police urging lower no parking signs. He claims officers advised mailing the note and notes that a stranger may miss the signs unless he arrives by plane.

Erie Warren

Duke Observes 43rd Birthday at Windsor Castle Honeymoon

Duke of Windsor marks his forty third birthday at the honeymooning castle in St Wolfgango Austria with a quiet private party arranged by his bride. The occasion contrasts with last year when he ruled Great Britain and the celebration was pompous and public.

Honeymooning Castle Austria ST. Wolfgang Duke of Windsor Great Britain

Halibuters Sell at Seattle Market on June 23

Halibuters arriving and selling today in Seattle include Martin Dale with 49,000 pounds at 9 1/2 cents per pound and Columbus with 96,000 pounds at 9 1/2 and 8 cents. Local banks Hoover 18 1 and Watinde Mabanal 12,000 pounds with Anns prousiuiay price 9 1/2 cents, and Jane 16,000 pounds at 9 1/2 and 8 cents. Reliance 1,000 pounds at 10 cents.

Seattle Halibuterd Martindale Columbis Hoover Ana Watinde Mabanal Anns Prousiuiay Jane Reliance

Navy sets nonstop mass flight record from San Diego to Coco Solo

The United States Navy completed a nonstop mass flight of twelve planes from San Diego to Coco Solo Panama Canal Zone. The 4,850 mile distance was covered in 27 hours and 58 minutes, the longest mass flight yet. Twelve officers and 60 men flew the mission.

Coco Solo Panama Canal Zone United States Navy San Diego Naval Base Navy

Revenue chief charges DeMille tried tax rule evasion

Washington June 23 Commission Helvering of the Internal Revenue Bureau testified before the Joint Congressional Tax Enquiry that the government believes Cecil DeMille, famed motion picture producer, sought to dodge surtaxes by forming a personal holding company. He described a corporation dominated by DeMille and his family, with DeMille underpaid as director and funneled the salary difference into the company to reduce taxable income.

Washington Helvering Internal Revenue Bureau Joint Congressional Tax Enqusy Committee Cecil DeMille Moyie DeMille

Stock Quotations New York June 23 Closing Prices

Closing quotations for Alaska Juneau mine and other stocks show declines and gains with highs and lows across American Can Bethlehem Steel Kennecott U S Steel and rail and utility issues. Dow Jones averages register industrials 169.01 and utilities 26.26 with the market summary listing several bond and stock figures.

New York Alaska Juneau Mina American Can American Power and Light Anaconda Bethlehem Steel Commonwealth and Southern al Atomson Marine Ram Intarna Palle Utilities

Six Pickets Arrested as Ohio Steel Plant Row Grows

In Washington Attorney General Homer Cummings disclosed ordering six pickets arrested for allegedly obstructing U S mail trucks at Republic Steel plants in Youngstown and Warren Ohio. In Warren CIO leaders ordered a general strike in Trumbull County with 7 000 workers out by afternoon. Roosevelt mediation efforts continued as 4 400 National Guardsmen watched the Mahoning Valley amid talks between the Federal Mediation Board and strike companies.

Washington Homer T. Cummings U, & Mail Republic Steel Youngstown Warren Ohio Cummings CIO Trumbull John McKeowan Committee of Industrial Organization Republic Steel Company Republic F.D.R Roosdvelt Federal Mediation Board Great Lakes Steel Unils Mahoning Valley Charles Taft Eee Bethlehem, Inland Steel Youngstown Sheet Steel and Tube Company Roosevelt

Ellis Parker Kidnap Scheme Case to Jury

Newark June 23 The Ellis Parker controversy, likened to the Lindbergh case, has been submitted to a Federal Court jury of eight women and four men. Ellis Parker and his son Ellis Parker Jr. are accused of conspiring to abduct Paul Wendel, a former Trenton lawyer, and force from him by torture a confession to the Lindbergh baby kidnapping and slaying.

Newark N. J Ellis Parker Wen Ellis Parker, Jr Paul Wendel Trenton

British Official Father J S Jeffrey Coming to Juneau

Mr and Mrs J Stuart Jeffrey a noted Juneau couple travel by Aleutian tram with Mr Jeffrey s parents Sir John and Lady Jeffrey of London England The party plans to spend a week or more in Juneau as Sir John has long served as Under Secretary of State for Scotland They visited Vancouver Victoria and the Sound before heading south to Alaska for a lengthy stay

J. Stuart Jeffrey Juneau Mr. Jeffrey Sir John Lady Jeffrey London England Scotland Jeffrey Vancouver Victoria Sound

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Naval R Destroyers U.S. S. Fox Government Dock H. ©. Fish W. H. Carpenter W. W. Vanous J. G. Little C. L. Hogan R.O.T.C D. H. Collins Venice Duchess of Windsor Huff Mrs. Hampson Mrs. Soley Braddock Baseball Today Peant Rainier U. S. Army Lad Terry Walker Hollywood Revenue Chief Claims Demille Self Tional Harvester Kennecott New York Central Southern Pacific United States Steel Cities Service Pound Bremner Re Public Steel Pure U. S. ‘Treasury Atchison General Ohio County Mediation Board Case Uel J. S. Jeffrey
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