24 Jan 1936
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1936
Page
1
Townsend declares his clubs will control both major parties, abandoning a plan for an independent third party. He argues that a new party cannot secure ballot access in many states, ending prospects of a Townsend movement.
Undated Jan 24 report says sanction nations face danger to European peace as Britain moves to arrange a Mediterranean security pact. General Rodolfo Graziani personally leads troops into Neghelli, capital of Gallabborana, with no opposition.
U S S Ranger anchored in Kachi mak Bay Cook Inlet late yesterday. The carrier’s two weeks in Seldovia area sparks talk of protecting the bay. Aviators report sub arctic flying weather with 38 degree base temperature as rain drenches the cruise. Roper and Lea are noted as guards aboard during the stay.
The Oklahoma Fox and a Wolf Hunters association gathered at Brewers Bend and released 83 dogs for a three day hunt on Padgett mountain and Betsy Lee hollow but did not locate a fox.
The brutal Arctic burst sent near a hundred deaths and heavy property damage across the northern half, with relief forecast toward the Atlantic as temperatures climb and more snow is predicted. Snowbound areas continue to dig out while New England, New York and New Jersey bore the storm’s worst. Subzero conditions remained across much of the central and northern states, though improving.
Pedro Cardoso, 32, famed as the fattest man in the world at 638 pounds, dies in Buenos Aires from pneumonia after a long illness. World’s heaviest man obituary notes his notoriety and the health struggle he endured.
Washington reports Salt Lake City Utah is favored as a War Department air defense base under the Wilcox Act. The site would house fuel, supplies, repairs, and reserve men and planes for transcontinental routes and Alaska defense, with Alaska and Pacific Coast bases planned and Rocky Mountain site used as a secondary hub.
Roy J. Storey, assistant construction engineer on the Copper River and Northwestern Railway, filed his Republican candidacy for Territorial highway engineer. In Cordova the city health officer quarantined the liner Northwestern to Cordova passengers only as a precaution against scarlet fever, with no cases reported.
Washington daybook reports Senator William E. Bornh rred veteran of many battles may seek the Wisconsin Republican presidential nomination amid a strange liberal conservative clash. The La Follette brothers split from the GOP forming a Progressive wing reshaping Wisconsin politics. Question looms whether Bert ronnie At the behest of two state Republican stalwarts will be compelled toward a liberal nomination.
Ernest B. Collins mayor of Fairbanks and Mrs. Jenny Tilleson wed in a quiet ceremony shortly before noon Thursday. The couple left by airplane with Pilot Frank Pollack for Circle Hot Springs on a honeymoon trip. The bride once ran the Manley Hot Springs hotel. Rev. John E. Youl officiated. Best man was Carl Behrendt. Mrs. Hazel Behrendt attended the bride.
In Macon Telegram style, Miss Emily Post suggests pota to chips may be eaten with fingers while noting the fork as a possibility. The quip implies etiquette humor about casual snacking and proper table manners.
An OCR read describes Sehweltenbueh attacking the American Liberty League and other Liberty League supporters. It notes caustic comments aimed at discrediting the league ahead of a dinner and recounts attempts to publicize questionable character traits of backers.
In St Johns Newfoundland on January 24 Mrs Anthony Noah three children and a maid were burned to death as a fire of undetermined origin swept through their home. All slept on the second floor and firemen could not enter the building. Her husband Anthony Noah on the first floor escaped but could not reach the upper level.
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