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Newspaper

The Daily Alaska Empire

Location

Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1937

Page

1

Investigators from U S Navy Fisheries Probe Sail North

Five United States Government representatives head north to investigate reports of Japan's invasion of American fisheries in the North Pacific. They will sail on the Brant, flagship of the Fisheries Bureau, for six weeks and visit the Pinb Hots. Members include Charles E. Jackson, Leo Sturgeon, Kilbourne Castell, John McFall, and Ward Bower.

Seattle United States North Pacific Fisheries Bureau Charles E. Jackson Ward Bower Bureau of Fisheries Leo Sturgeon Department of State Kilbourne Castell Fisheries Department John McFall House Appropriations Committee

Southwest fish district totals rise to 254062 cases

A report to the U S Bureau of Fisheries shows the Southwest Alaska fish pack reaching 254 062 cases through June 26 with Reds leading at 163 055 cases. District totals include Alaska Peninsula 104 509 and Kodiak 34 091, Copper River 72 424, Prince William Sound 21 456, plus Kings pinks and chums in smaller amounts. Reds overall total 163 055. other species listed.

U. S. Bureau of Fish Eries Alaska Peninsula Chignik Kings Chums Cook Iales Kodiak Copper River Prince William Sound

Roosevelt signs relief bill cutting WPA funds

President Roosevelt signed a relief measure providing 1.325 billion to the Works Progress Administration, 10 million to the Resettlement Administration, and 75 million to the National Youth Administration. The funding cuts will force about one thousand relief workers to be dismissed weekly from now until July 15.

Washington Roosevelt Works Progress Administration Resettlement Administration National Youth Administration

Attorney F L Mcartle on Princess Alice Cruise

Attorney F L Mcartle, attorney for the Southern Pacific Railroad, was a passenger Tuesday night on the Princess Alice. He is making a round trip cruise to Skagway and back to the States.

F. L. Mc Artle Southern Pacific Railroad Skagway States

Baseball Scores From Afternoon Games

In the major leagues this afternoon Philadelphia edged New York 2 to 1 while Brooklyn shutout 0 to 0 against Boston 1. Detroit beat Chicago 4 to 1 New York defeated Philadelphia 5 to 1 and St Louis won 3 to 2 over Cleveland.

National Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston Detroit Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Cleveland

Wage Hour Bill and the Move Toward Planned Industry

Washington, June 90. Critics warn the new wage hour bill could enable a central board to set minimum wages and maximum hours across interstate commerce. The piece notes how this machinery hints at a real planned industry, with agencies like NRA and TVA cited as pointing toward greater centralized control.

Washington NRA AAA Guffey Contact TVA Congress Federal Board

Suspect Eddie the Sailor Leads Hunt for Girl Slayings

In Inglewood California officials named Eddie the Sailor as Suspect Number One in the search for a degenerate who killed three girls and wounded others. He allegedly tried to lure five more that day. A reward totaling $25,000 is offered as officers pursue answers.

Inglewood Cal Eddie Lillian Pop Lillian

Opposition to 10 year terms for Alaska judges

Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Dimond said there is no point in extending federal judge terms in Alaska from four to ten years. The measure, now before the House, would also affect Hawaii Puerto Rico the Virgin Islands and the Panama Canal Zone. Dimond supports four years as sufficient and notes a bad judge could be kept in office longer if extended.

Washington Alaska Anthony J. Dimond Senate Hawaii Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Panama Canal Zone Logan Canal Zone

Alaska Fur Market Fueled by East Demand Says Furrier

SEATTLE June 30 Max Silver manager of the Hudson Bay Fur Company reports strong demand for Alaska furs in the East with prices higher than last year. Alaska beaver is scarce due to the closed season and in good demand. He sold a large assortment of Alaska skins and some silver fox locally produced.

Seattle Max Silver Hudson Bay Purk Company New York Alaska

Parkers Sentenced in Lindbergh Kidnapping Plot

Ellin Parker Sr the Burling County Detective Chief receives six years in Federal prison and son Ellis Parker Jr gets three years for conspiring to seize and torture Paul Wendel to force a false confession in the Lindbergh case. The confession was reviewed by two grand juries and delayed Bruno Hauptmann's execution by three days.

Newark N. J Bruno Hauptmann

Amelia Earhart Plans Hazardous Ocean Hop

Amelia Earhart plans to start a dangerous world circumnavigation hop from Lae New Guinea to Howland Island. The 2,570 mile leg over the equator and dateline is expected in 18 to 20 hours with squalls forecast along the route.

Howland Island Amelia Earhart Equator Lae New Guinea Here

Mrs Roy Sebern and baby go home from hospital

Mrs Roy Sebern and her infant were discharged yesterday from St. Ann's Hospital and returned to their home.

Roy Sebern Baby St. Ann’s Hospital

France Granted Broad Finance Powers in Crisis

Paris June 30 Camille Chau Je mp s new government appears to gain a financial dictatorship as Senate Finance Committee approves a free hand bill. Prime Minister Georges Batinet warns inflation devaluation and new taxes are unavoidable. The Senate votes 169 to 82 and the Chamber had already authorized the measure.

Paris Camille Chau- Jemps Senate Finance Committee Priatice Georges Batinet France Chayserns Chamber of Deputies Dd

Heintzleman Sees Future in Pulp Industry

Regional Forester B P Heintzleman argues Southeast Alaska's forests water power and transport links support a sustained pulp and paper industry. His pamphlet Pulp Timber Resources of Southeast Alaska outlines opportunities for model mills and permanent paper towns, with the publication now available at U S Forest Service offices.

B. P. Heintzle- Ferm Wreikem Alaska U. S. Forest Service Meintzieman Tdewater

Mission Party Arrives in Juneau Aboard Helmar Second

Dr Walter Torbet of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension arrives in Juneau aboard the yacht Helmar Second to oversee local church affairs. He is joined by the Rev A J Clemens and family from California and the Rev Floyd Viking and family from South Dakota. Clemens will proceed to Seward and Viking to Seldovia for Methodist church work. the group will stay briefly at the City Dock.

Walter Torbet Board of Home Missions and Church Extension Methodist Church Juneau Helmar Second A. J. Clemens California Floyd Viking South Dakota Clemens Seward Viking Seldovia Helmar City Dock

Roosevelt vetoes bill on star route mail contracts

President Roosevelt vetoed the bill allowing renewal of star route mail contracts by the Postmaster General without new bids. He stated the competitive bidding system remains fundamentally sound.

Washington Roosevelt Postmaster General

Du Pont and Roosevelt Jr. wed in Delaware ceremony

Evie del Pont and Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr. wed in a historic Wilmington church service attended by President Roosevelt and about 300 guests. Security was tight with soldiers and secret service at many points while guests moved to Owl's Nest estate for a reception before a planned secret honeymoon destination.

Wilmington Delaware Evbiel de Pont Franklin D. Roose Roosevelt Bined Secret Service Ington Del I du Pont Franklin Delancelt, Jr Jedlt Peabody Roosevelt Mines Frederick Ashton Christ Church du Pont Owl's Nest

Fourth of July Firework Warning From Juneau Police Chief

Juneau Chief of Police Dan Ralston warns celebrants to handle fireworks carefully during Independence Day events. He recalls past injuries from bombs and firecrackers and says plainclothes officers will monitor crowds. Fireworks displays begin July 2 with shooting on July 3 and 4, extending to July 5 for continued celebration.

Ralston Dan Ralston Juneau

Sully Returns Home From Seattle Trip

Henry Sully owner of the Juneau Bakery returns aboard the Dorothy Alexander after a two weeks business trip in Seattle.

Sully Henry Sully Juneau Bakery Dorothy Alexander Seattle

Weather Outlook for Juneau Area

Forecast for Juneau and vicinity starts 4 p.m. on June 30. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with probable shower activity tonight and Thursday. Winds southeasterly at modest speeds, shifting to lighter and variable by Thursday.

Juneau

Payrolls Push Ahead Despite Labor Strife

New York reports that payrolls and employment rose in early 1937 despite widespread strikes and labor unrest. Durable goods sectors like machinery and shipbuilding show sharper gains, while unemployment totals declined toward mid year estimates.

Hippelbeaser New York Kebler Limes Bureau of Labor Statistics Payrolix John K

Steel workers clash as Canton mills reopen under guard

In Canton Ohio eight non-strikers are injured by rockthrowing as Republic Steel resumes operations at three Canton plants with Ohio National Guard protection. Evacuation of 2000 workers interned since the May 25 strike begins in groups of 800. 75 pickets are arrested as guards restore order amid damaged water mains and ripped telephone lines.

Conference Board Los Wall ‘Street Janary National Industrial Conference Bowth Canton Ohio Republic Canton Steel Ohio National Guard Nap T Lin

Mill Foreman J. W. Crosby Dies After Illness

J W Crosby 41 foreman at the Alaska Juneau mill died at St Ann's Hospital at 2 30 pm after a serious illness requiring two operations in recent days. He came to Alaska in 1922 and worked at the mill since then. Survived by wife Violet daughter Virgil 18 and two daughters Beulah 17 and Norma 1 Also his mother in Seattle three brothers and five sisters. Funeral set for Friday at Charles W Curler Mortuary with Pastor H L Wood officiating.

J. W. Crosby Alaska Juneau St. Ann's Hospital Crosby Alaska Violet Crosby Virgil Beulah Norma Seattle Norma Crosby Crosbys Glacier Highway Charles W. Curler Mortuary H. L. Wood

Riot at Cleveland garment mill as AFL CIO clash

In Cleveland Ohio June 30 a clash between AFL and CIO garment workers at Stone Knitting Mills injured several people and ripped dresses. One man was arrested as the AFL group forced through the CIO picket line. CIO lines close fourteen plants citywide. AFL promises a definite stand and to enter other mills.

Cleveland Ohio AFL CIO Garment Stone Knitting Mills APL CIO

Robert Rupe Takes Over Juneau Grocery Manager Post

Robert Rupe, former manager of West Coast Grocery in Ketchikan, arrives in Juneau to assume management here. He succeeds Robert Lee, who departs for Los Angeles to open an independent grocery in Southern California. Lee and Max Lee sail aboard the Mount McKinley Priday. Rupe has three years in Ketchikan and previously lived in Tacoma.

Robert Rupe West Coast Ketchikan Juneau Robert Lee Los Angeles Mr. Lee California Max. Lee Mount McKinley Mr. Rupe Tacoma

Budge and von Cramm Reach Wimbledon Final Clash

In London at Wimbledon on June 30, Don Budge of the United States will face Germanys Gottfried von Cramm in the singles final for the tennis crown after Budge defeated Frank Parker and von Cramm defeated Bunny Austin to reach the match.

Wimbledon America Don Budge Germany von Cramm Great Britain Budge Frank Parker Bundy Austin England

Stowaways Sentenced by Seattle Police Judge

Police Judge Bell sentenced Glenn Mills and Harley Lamson to 10 days each after their arrival on the Bar janet from Ketchikan.

Seattle Bell Glenn Mills Harley Lamson Ketchikan

Manchukuo Reports Soviet Vessels Invaded Amur River

Japanese Manchukuoan forces claim Soviet ships invaded the Amur River south of SenmurU Island. They say one gunboat sunk another damaged a third forced to flee amid rising Far East tensions. Tokyo cites protests to Moscow and unclear casualty figures.

Manchoukuo Amur Artvices Far East Russia Japan Manchukuo Chim Ruwlans Senmuru Bydtro Tokyo Moscow

Non-War Policy Threatened by Portugese Act

Britain protests Portugal over suspension of facilities aiding British non intervention observers on the Spanish frontier. Eden says observers withdrawn leaving insurgent Spain unsupervised. Chamberlin convenes cabinet to consider abandoning hands off Spain policy amid German Italian opposition. Franco massing forces at Madrid.

London Great Britain Portugal Anthony Eden Spain Italy Germany Genral Franco Chamberlin Generw Pranco Je Marid

Jamboree Opens as 25000 Scouts Gather at Washington

A cannon boomed at the Washington Monument to mark the start of the nations largest youth demonstration the Boy Scout Jamboree. About 25000 scouts from around the world attend the event opening today in Washington.

Boy Scouts Washington Washington Monument

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S.W. Fish District Reds Fistal Baseball Today Harlow Mary Dees Jean Harlow By Preston Grover Dimond Parkers Wendel Amelia Chauare Heintzleman Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Ethel duPont Tory Republic Steel A. J Britain
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