New Moves for Europe At Weekend
European tensions rise over Easter as Hitler meets Mussolini and Molotov is seen heading to Berlin. Italy hosts Hungarian premier Padelnky for talks with Ciano and Mussolini, signaling Berlin Rome axis expansion and concern over Balkan stability.
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Associated Press
Balkans
Puehrer
Hitler
Mussolini
Germany
Rome
Count Paiteleky
Ciano
Italy
Television Hearings Reopened Over RCA Promotional Activities
Washington March 23 The Federal Communications Commission orders new television hearings to begin April 8. The probe will determine if RCA and its subsidiaries unduly hinder research and higher standards in television and whether the limited commercial operation date should shift from September 1. David Sarnoff RCA president says he is amazed by the action.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Corporation of America
David Sarnoff
RCA
White Easter Forecast Sparks Easter Parade Fashion
Snow is predicted for Sunday in Juneau with light snow and a 17 degree low. Fur coats will replace Easter frocks as residents attend sunrise services and church events. Local Weath er Bureau forecast notes northeast wind and chilly conditions.
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Fashon
Juneau
Weather Bureau
WPA Campaign Looms In Election Year Budget Battle
Washington writers outline a plan to showcase WPA accomplishments in a coming election push. Democrats seek to convert relief spending into a credible balance sheet while Republicans attack waste and cost. Col F C Harrington leads the effort as state tours and media drives aim to prove value amid criticism.
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Washington
WPA
Repubicans
President Roosevelt Recovering from Cold Says Aides
Washington March 23 The president has practically recovered from his cold and has no fever. On the advice of the White House physician Dr Ross McToyre he remains in bed today. Curacao is the largest island possessed by Holland in the West Indies.
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Roosevelt
White House
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Curacao
Holland
West Indies
Japan and United States relations discussed in Tokyo session
In Tokyo on March 23 Premier Admiral Yanai and Navy Minister Admiral Yoshida told the Budget Committee the Japanese Navy is ready to meet any situation from the U.S. expansion. Foreign Minister Arita said relations were not deadlocked and negotiations on pending issues continue, though he could not disclose their maturity.
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Arita
Japan
Far East
Shoichi Miyake
Yona
Yoshida
United States Navy
Yanai
Navy
United Staes
Jesus
Tax receipts on income go over 1939 sum
Washington March 23 A spurt in income tax collections has pushed fiscal year receipts ahead of 1939. The Treasury disclosed current year receipts through March 21 total $4.304 billion versus $4.303 billion for the same period in 1939.
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Washington
U. S. Treasury
Treasury
Chinese Victory in South China Ahead Says Dispatches
Shanghai March 23 dispatches report the war tide turning in favor of Chinese forces in Kwantung? No, Kwangsi Province South China. Japanese activity has been repulsed and driven back in this principal sector of recent weeks with Chinese advances.
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Shanghai
China
Kwangsi
Folta Takes Oath Leaves for Washington Post in Interior
George W. Folta today took his oath as Counsel at Large in the Solicitor’s office of the Department of the Interior. He will depart for the Yukon to confer in Washington about his new post.
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George W. Folta
Department of the Interior
Folta
Yukon
Washington
Mrs Cauthorne Returns North From Portland Course
Mary Keith Cauthorne, advisory nurse in the Territorial Department of Health, Division of Maternal and Child Health, returned today on the Mount McKinley steamer from the United States after attending a Nursing Division course at the University of Oregon Medical School in Portland.
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Mary Keith Cauthorne
Division of Maternal and Child Health
Territorial Department of Health
Mount McKinley
University of Oregon Medical School
Portland
Ten Million for Indian Relief Proposed by House Panel
Washington March 23. The House Committee on Indian Affairs approved a bill to authorize 10 million dollars for Indian relief. The panel amended the measure to include Alaska natives under the Indian Service and broadened the scope to permit purchase of capital goods in addition to food and clothing.
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Washington
John Collier
House Committee On Indian Affairs
House
Alaska
Indian Service
American correspondent Young gets six months suspended sentence
Tokyo March 23 An American reporter J R Young received a six months suspended sentence for articles deemed anti Japanese He remains at the disposal of the Japanese prosecuting attorney but will be freed if the prosecutor does not appeal within a week He may stay in Japan or return to the United States as understood
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Tokyo
J. R. Young
Young
Japan
United States
Mina Solovieff Returns Home After Study Abroad
Mina Solovieff is homeward bound from three years abroad studying vocal music in Europe and New York. She will join her husband Vladimir Solovieff on her return to Juneau, having studied in Italy and the United States, with an opera debut abroad. She has been visiting California and will be away three years to the day.
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Europe
New York
Mina Solovieff
Mrs. Solovieff
Italy
United States
California
Juneau
Britisher Mauled by Chinese in Peiping Hotel Attack
In Peiping on Tuesday British Vice Consul D J Robey was struck with bamboo sticks amid a mob shouting Down with Great Britain at a hotel dining with missionaries George King and J G Struthers. Japanese patrons restrained the crowd as police delayed. TheBritish Embassy protests to the Japanese embassy, which promised investigation.
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China
D. J. Robey
Henan
Robey
George King
J. G. Struthers
Great Britain
Robert Mize to Visit in Juneau
Robert J. Mize, formerly of Juneau and now an assayer for the First National Bank at Fairbanks, is en route to Juneau on the steamer Alaska for a stop over before returning to the Golden Heart City. He has been vacationing in the States for the first time in several years. During his stay he will visit his brother and sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mize.
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Juneau
First National Bank
Fairbanks
Alaska
Golden Heart City
States
Ralph Mize
Cromwell 5 Blames Toronto Speech Debate
New York March 23 James H R Cromwell United States Minister to Canada said his Toronto speech reflected his own responsibility He denied reports that President Roosevelt knew in advance of the speech and said such stories are untrue He said he was pressured by Cordell Hull and that his standing instructions were violated.
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New York
James H. R. Cromwell
United States
Canada
Toronto
Sue Cordell Hull
Katherine Jackson Dies at Ninth Street Home
Katherine Jackson 69, longtime Salvation Army leader, died yesterday at her Ninth Street residence after six months confinement. Widow of William Jackson, she served as Field Captain since his 1987 death. Survived by daughter Mrs. Peter Dick of Juneau, son Milton Jackson of Ketchikan, and brother John G. Benson of Kiukwan. Remains at Charles W. Carter Mortuary pending funeral arrangements.
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Katherine Jackson
Salvation Army
Ninth Street
William Jackson
Jackson
Peter Dick
Juneau
Milton Jackson
Ketchikan
John G. Benson
Kiukwan
Charles W. Carter
Paralyzed by Monoxide Gas Paralyzes Driver
BASINA Kons March 23 W Blevins felt faint while driving home. He pulled over, turned off the ignition, and lay in the car for three hours paralyzed by carbon monoxide. His son, worried by his absence, found him.
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Basina, Kons
Blevins
New Wave of Warfare Expected as U Boats Swarm Atlantic
London reports Britain braces for a larger surge of German submarine attacks on vital sea lanes. Submarines concentrate off Norwegian waters, with officials warning German supply lines and Norwegian ore imports may be blocked. Unofficial sources cite a German commander saying subs will be as common as fishing boats. This follows Britain’s action against the Baltic Sea entrance.
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London
Great Britain
Islermen
Baltic Sea
Cemetery Shooting Leaves Twenty Two Dead In Mexico
A cemetery attack near Cuatololapan in Vera Cruz state left eleven mourners and seven attackers dead after gunfire erupted during a funeral. Two pairs were killed in the chaos as survivors rallied and retaliated.
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Mexico City
Pete Smatches
Cuatololapan
Vera Cruz
Oldest British Columbia marriage ends with death at 98
Vancouver March 23. The province’s oldest marriage ends as Mrs. Henry Cranswick dies at 98. She and her husband were married nearly 73 years and left besides her husband five children, 17 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
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Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
Henry Cranswick
Citizens seek shade and comfort for court lawn in Giles County
In Pearisburg on March 23 eight residents presented a petition to the Giles County Board of Supervisors asking the county provide pads to cover the matted roots of shade trees on the courthouse lawn. They also request pillows with freshly laundered pillowcases for weary citizens who may need to recline.
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Pearisburg
Giles County Board of Supervisors
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