Roosevelt pushes disarmament in direct White House appeal
President Roosevelt urges Britain France and Germany to join indefinite cuts in military strength. Envoys from the three nations meet at the White House marking a direct shift from diplomacy through the State Department. America asserts support for reducing international fear and arms power.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Europe
State Department
Great Britain
France
Germany
White House
America
World Turns Eyes Toward Italian City
Rome prepares for the British Italian conference set for tomorrow as tensions ease and disarmament relief hopes rise. Prime Minister Mussolini hosts the talks with Ramsay MacDonald and Sir Joans Simon arriving from Geneva.
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Rome
Italy
France
England
United States
Ramsay MacDonald
Joan Simon
Mussolini
Geneva
Train Crash Kills Fifty in China Collision
A freight train crashed into a partially derailed passenger train between Changchitu and Supingkai, killing about fifty Chinese and Japanese aboard and injuring more than seventy. Officials blame the derailment on Chinese brigands. Mrs Donald MacKinnon and her baby plan to leave for Craig tomorrow to join her husband, who is an agent for the Standard Oil Company there.
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Mukden
Changchitusa
Supingkai
Donald MacKinnon
Baby
the Zapora
Craig
Mr. MacKinnon
Standard of Company
TWO TAX BILLS INTRODUCED IN HOUSE THIS A. M.
Five new measures in the House aim to boost territorial revenues. Taylor proposes boosting fishermen licenses and Nordale extends school tax provisions to nearly all adults, removing most exemptions while tightening affidavit requirements. The package includes nonresident license hikes and tax reductions for nonresident traders, and a Cordova airport funding request of thirty thousand dollars.
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Taylor
Nordale
Circuit Court of Appeals
Peeks Airport
Cordova
Mount Rainier Recreated for Century of Progress Exhibit
The National Park Service plans a Mount Rainier replica at the Century of Progress fair in Chicago. A Rainier park model will feature living trees at the base artificial vegetation midway up a man made peak and a waterfall on the right side. A miniature glacier will be preserved using modern refrigeration.
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Mount Rainier
National Park Service
Chicago
Rainier Park
Quake Zone Hit by Drizzling Rain Deepens Misery
Long Beach March 17. Rain drenches a quake ravaged area adding hardship for thousands of homeless. Shelters exist but heat is lacking as the city endures a gas shortage. Officials warn of possible pneumonia if rain persists.
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Long Beach
Cal
Senate Amends Bill Revising Territorial School System
The Senate adopted amendments to reorganize the Territorial school system, limiting the Commissioner's salary to not more than 5000 and requiring three years residence in the Territory and Division for Board membership. A Marriage Commissioner office was created with duties defined, and updates to the marriage statute were approved unanimously. Three new bills were introduced in the Senate.
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Senate
Board of Education
Commissioner of Education
Walker
Lary
Lomen
Vegetables for Tickets in Toole Utah Boxing Program
In Toole Utah on March 17 the local post of the American Legion accepts vegetables for admission to a boxing program funded to finance a free lunch room for children.
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Tooele
Utah
The
American Legion
Sto Ald
Agricultural bill moves fast in House amid Senate rebellion
Washington March 17. President Roosevelt's agricultural bill faces a rougher path than earlier proposals. The House is expected to act quickly while Senate factions show signs of resistance. Administration supporters say passage is likely, though Senate speed may lag. The plan would grant Secretary Wallace authority to handle low prices, surpluses, and related issues.
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Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Grand Igloo Session Opens In Alaska Convention
The twenty fifth annual Grand Igloo of the Pioneers of Alaska convened in the TO. O. F. Hall at 2 PM with officers present and resolutions to be presented later today or tomorrow. Grand President McQuarrie was absent ill. Alfred J. Lomen led the session as acting president. Delegates from Igloos 1 4 7 15 16 and auxiliary groups attend with officers and committee appointments noted. credentials committee reported yesterday.
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Pioneers of Alaska
TO. O. F
Pioneers
George A McQuarrie
Fairbanks
Grand First
Ice
Alfred J. Laments J
Ut Mneets
H. R. Shepard
Juneau
George J. Love
Valdez
John Beck
C. E. Rice
W. H. Chase
Gondova
Andrew Nerland
Nome
Lomen
James Frawley
Neil Swanberg
Duther C. Hess
Jo@ McDonald
Janema
J. W. Meyers
E. FP. Rodenberg
W. Carter
al Lundrom
J. H. Pullereon
Gertrude Laughlin
Alfred J. Lomen
P. J. Gilmore
Nets
Beer bill would allow beer sales in Alaska Territory
Washington March 17 the beer bill now before Congress does not repeal the Alaska Dry Law but amends it to permit beer sales in the Territory.
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Washington
Congress
Alaska
Swanson Stranded in Paris Over Film Earnings Crisis
Glamorous film star La Swanson and her husband faced a low mood crisis as earnings from a huge film production were swallowed. The couple reported being stranded in Paris and unable to return home, forced to cable Hollywood for funds.
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la Swanson
Paris
Hollywood
Face murder charges over ballot theft
Medford Oregon March 17 three persons faced first degree murder charges after the fatal shooting of George Prescott Medford Constable when he attempted to serve a warrant. Banks 62 editor and political crusader indicted with others for stealing and destroying 10000 ballots from Jackson County Courthouse on February 20. Prescott shot as Banks home was approached to serve warrants. Banks Mrs Banks Flem ing held in jail. the ballot theft occurred before a recount contested by Sheriff Gordon Schermerhorn. Also involved, the former sheriff and others. Federal Alaska leave issue and Economy Act referenced with Delegate Dimond seeking par with Panama rules under President Roosevelt. Only 10 inspectors employed by Ohio Public Utilities Commission. 1700 motor freight lines.
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Oregon
George
Prescott
Llewellyn Banks
Banks
Jackson County
Grants Pass
A. Pieming
Alaska
Panama
Empire
Dimond
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Ohio Public Utilities Com
Iowa
Beverage Bill Faces House After Senate Change
The Senate approved the House Beer Bill but amendments clash over alcohol limits and a 16 year age sale ban. The measure sets 3.05 percent alcohol for beer in April and includes a wine provision, with the House expected to reject changes and send to conference.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Business buoyancy noted by Dun Bradstreet in New York
New York March 17 Dun Bradstreet Incorporated released a statement after noon describing renewed buoyancy in general commercial activity and restored confidence across industries. The review credits expanded credit facilities and decisive leadership for offensive progress during the week following the financial crunch with headway unseen in 26 years.
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Dun - Bradstreet, Incorporated
The
Business Review
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