Roosevelt Victory Dominates California Primary
President Roosevelt sweeps California preliminaries winning all state votes, beating Garner by over five to one. Indiana and Florida races show GOP and Democratic shifts while Bankhead favored son status emerges in Alabama.
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Prohibition Party
Senate votes to reject Roosevelt CAA reorganization order
Washington May 8 The Senate approved a resolution rejecting President Roosevelt’s fourth reorganization order placing the Civil Aeronautics Authority under the Department of Commerce. The 232 to 153 vote saw about 75 Democrats join Republicans in nullifying the order.
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Stock Quotations and Dow Averages Report
New York May 8 closing quotes show Alaska Juneau at 6 percent, American Can 114, Anaconda 29, Bethlehem Steel, Commonwealth and Southern 1, Curtiss-Wright 10, General Motors 54, International Harvester 55, Kennecott 35, New York Central 15, Northern Pacific 8, United States Steel 60, Pound 3.33. Dow Jones averages list industrials 147.96 rails 30.90 utilities 24.83.
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Shooting Professor is Better
SOUTH PASADENA CAL May 3 Verlin Spencer in a rage killed four school staff, wounded two others and himself. He is slightly improved and cannot tell his story. Recovery uncertain for Dorothea Talbert secretary and Ruth Sturgeon instructor. Spencer fired when the Board of Education refused to renew his Junior High principal contract.
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Petrillo Convicted in Drowning Murder Case
Herman Petrillo found guilty of first degree murder in the Caruso drowning. jury recommends the electric chair. Petrillo received verdict and sentence calmly in Philadelphia on May 8.
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BritainNorway Withdrawal At Issue In Nazi Critique
Berlin reports a sharp Nazi official response to Chamberlain’s claim in the House of Commons that Allied withdrawal from Norway caused no casualties. The official demands why England withdrew and how it explains the so called vast stores after the hurried departure.
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Eight Die as Nazi Bomber Crashes in England
A disaster report states that a Nazi bomber crash in England killed eight people and left many injured as flames engulfed the area. In Colombia, shortage details show 103 dead and 125 injured after a town hall fire during a celebration for Gen. Santander, founder of Colombia.
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Fogs and Weather Shape War in Scandinavia
In a column by Jack Stinnett from Washington Bay 8, the writer argues weather decides battles as much as arms. He notes Spring fog over the North Sea and slick Norwegian roads aiding German movement, shaping the war beyond maps and strategy.
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Aid Arrives for Satko Yacht in Everett Dock
Seattle and Queen City Yacht clubs donate enough supplies to build sixteen changes in Capt. Satko’s ark as Judge Long orders truck drivers to move material to Everett. Satko, at Everett, says he was invited to Anacortes with promises of gasoline and oil.
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Prof Lewis B Allyn Shot at Home in Westfield Mass
Prof Lewis B Allyn a 66 year old food authority was found shot to death in his Westfield Massachusetts home. Police say the death appears murder with shots heard by his wife and shells found near the front door. Also mentioned is Lawrence Freeburn aboard the North Sea en route to Sitka.
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Trawlers Lost as Troops Withdraw From Trondheim
The British Admiralty says six naval trawlers were lost during the withdrawal of troops from the Trondheim area. Chester K. Tripp and his mother Mrs. H. T. Tripp returned to Juneau on the North Sea after months in California. The article notes a tune used for the waltz as "Ach du lieber Augustin."
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Pope Pius fears invasion spreading worldwide
In Rome on May 8 Pope Pius declared he shares global fears that the danger of invasion remains and that war has broken out between nations. Addressing about 4,000 pilgrims he urged a world of concord instead of fire.
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Two Passengers for Juneau Aboard Tongass
Steamer Tongass, sailing from Seattle this afternoon for Juneau and wayports, carries two passengers for this port. A. H. Goddard and wife aboard. Mr Goddard is an employee of the Alaska Juneau.
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