German Forces Capture Canes and Crete Harbor
Berlin reports German troops occupy Canes the capital city airport and harbor on Crete. Italian troops land on the island's eastern end while Suda Bay falls to the invaders. Several hundred Allied defenders are said captured as Germans push to consolidate a Crete bridgehead.
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Canes
Associated Press
Crete
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Buda Bay
Hitler
Nez
Almyra Bay
Canea
Alaska National Guard to enter Federal service in September
The governor announced the Alaska National Guard will be inducted into Federal service around September 15. Two companies will move to Chilkoot Barracks near Haines and two to Fort Richardson near Anchorage. Selectees for induction are slated around October 15 with intensive training for units in Juneau, Ketchikan, Fairbanks, and Anchorage.
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Fort Richardson
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Ketchikan
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Fairbanks
Anchorage
National Guard
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Wage Hour Chief Eyes Britain Trip for War Study
Washington based Wage-Hour Administrator Philip Fleming may join a U S official delegation to Great Britain to study wartime labor policy. He aims to push potential changes to the Wage-Hour Act including a higher 40 hour workweek for skilled crafts and universal wage standardization across industry. Fleming notes past World War experiences showed wage chaos and mobility in search of higher pay, urging reforms to protect workers and boost efficiency.
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Washington
Philip Fleming
U. S
Great Britain
Fleming
War Labor Policies Board
United States
Stepping the Mainmast Gets Little Attention at Christening
A chaotic christening of the U S S North Carolina reveals the ritual of stepping the mainmast, coins and charms placed at the base amid rain, with naval workers and officers performing the solemn act while photographers seek brighter moments elsewhere.
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North Carolina
Philadelphia
U. S
Doctor Freeburger Flies South for Seattle Trip
Dr George F Freeburger heads south today to Seattle for a three week absence. Dr Preeburger attends his daughter Oris Preeburger s Reed College graduation in Portland on June 8 during his vacation trip.
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George F. Freeburger
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Portland
President Roosevelt Silent On Next Move In Aid To Britain
Washington May 29 The President has adopted a strategy of silence on future moves to deliver goods to Britain. A Service official said moves are not telegraphed in today’s world. Senator Reynolds an isolationist noted he expects convoys and interpreted the fireside chat as pledging to see supply lines reach England safely.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Britain
Robert R. Reynolds
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Reynolds
England
Alaska Highway Commission Final Meeting Set in Juneau
Representative Warren G. Magnuson of Washington and chairman of the Alaska International Highway Commission will preside at the final commission meeting in Juneau from June 12 to 14. Magnuson said the gathering aims to obtain first hand information and a clear picture of the situation from the Alaska end.
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Washington
Warren G. Magnuson
State of Washington
Alaska International Highway Commission
Juneau
Magnuson
Commi
Alaska
Must Defeat Germany Says Anthony Eden
London May 29 Capt Anthony Eden stated Britain’s war aims and called Germany the worst master Europe has known. He noted Germany’s repeated peace violations in the last century and argued it must never again be allowed to play that role.
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London
Anthony Eden
Great Britain
Sealing Plans Reported by Japan in North Pacific
Nagasaki May 29 reports that Japan, reacting to the United States ending the 1911 treaty of commerce and navigation, is arranging a large fur seal catch in the North Pacific between Island and Alaska, despite the treaty forbidding the hunt.
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Nagasaki
United States
Japan
Island
Alaska
World Discussing FDR Fireside Talk Sparks Unity Plea
Across the nation and in New York broadcasts, leaders urge unity behind President Roosevelt amid a national emergency. Wendell Willkie says the message stirs the world while critics claim the president hints at dictatorial action without full public approval.
Thieves Nab Loraine Shoe Salesman in Odd Heist
A Loraine shoe salesman allegedly used advertising to mask a robbery scheme. A sign on his cart claimed the goods were samples for one foot only, suggesting a plan aimed at deceiving customers or insurers.
German Call Roosevelt Tactless After Fireside Address
Berlin reports a German government spokesman branded President Roosevelt tactless for his fireside chat with Latin American and Canadian diplomats. The spokesman argued the address sought to imply hemisphere unity and questioned the president’s right to speak for all Americans. He said the speech offered little new beyond wartime sacrifices amid reverses. Also noted: Mr and Mrs William Duckering of College arrived on a Lodestar from Fairbanks and stayed at the Baranot Hotel.
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Roosevelt
William Duckering
College
Fairbanks
Baranot ‘Hotel
Unity of Americans Demanded at New York Broadcast
May 29 broadcast sponsored by the Committee to Defend America and aid the Allies featured former Democratic nominees Al Smith James Cox and John Davis urging unity of the American people during the national emergency.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
White ‘House
Wendell Willkie
New York
al Smith
James Cox
John Davis
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Committee To Defend
America
Taku Sets Course North With Passenger Trio
Steamer Taku bound for Southeast Alaska departs Seattle today carrying three passengers to Juneau. Passengers listed are Melvyn Frederick, Mrs Melvyn Frederick, and Sam T. King.
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Taku
Alaska
Juneau
Melvyn Frederick
Sam T. King
Stocks Close Mixed On May 29 As Dow Averages Cite Mixed Trading
New York stock quotes show American Can at 78 percent Anaconda 2641 Bethlehem Steel and General Motors at 37 percent Om Harvester 49 Kennecott 36 New York Central 12 Northern Pacific 6 United States Steel 53 rail Industrials 116.23 rails 27.57 utilities 16.95 This brief notes a Dow Jones average update and a travel item about Mr and Mrs F D Davis arriving at Baranof Motel Canyon Island weather station.
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Bethlehers Wealth
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Inn Harvester
Kennecott
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Northern Pacific
United States Steel
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Canyon Island
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Traders at Barrow 10 Get Goods
Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Dimond announced that Point Barrow traders will receive supplies aboard the Coast Guard cutter Haida on a forthcoming Arctic summer cruise. He noted traders were worried after learning the sole tripper to Point Barrow had been moved to the Atlantic service, with the North Star replacing the former Indian Service vessel.
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Alaska
Anthony J. Dimond
Point Barrow
Coast Guard
Haida
Arctic
Dimond
Atlantic Service
Indian Service
North Star
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