Geological Survey to Take Over Alaska Assay Work
The Department of the Interior announced that starting July 1 the Geological Survey will assume assaying work previously done by the Alaska Bureau of Mines. Tests will be limited to public significance and mineral-resource development in Alaska, not for private parties. The work will be at the University of Alaska with Paul Hopkins in charge.
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Washington
Department of the Interior
Alaska Bureau of Mines
Geological Survey
Department
Alaska
University of Alaska
Paul Hopkins
Keys set to extend endurance flight record in Meridian
Miss Freda Key and Al Key circled their plane at Meridian hoping to surpass the unofficial endurance mark of 647 hours 28 minutes 30 seconds and better the official record of 553 hours 41 minutes 30 seconds held by John and Kenneth Hunter.
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Associated Press
Meridian
Miss Freda
al Key
Dale Jackson
Forest O'Brien
St. Louis
John and
Kenneth Hunter
Chicago
England Eliminates US Tennis Player at Wimbledon
Jack Crawford of Australia defeats Sidney Wood of New York, top ranking American, in the Wimbledon quarterfinals as England advances. Daily Nugget notes the match, with preparation for the next reporting.
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England
Associated Press
Wimbledon
Jack Crawford
Australia
Sidney Wood
New York
Eden says Mussolini refused British offer on Ethiopia
Captain Anthony Eden told the House of Commons that Mussolini rejected Britain's proposal to grant Ethiopia a slice of British territory. Britain sought only grazing rights for tribes in any ceded area as part of a final settlement of the Ethiopia Italy dispute.
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Associated Press
London
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Mussolini
Great Britain
Ethiopia
Italy
Fight to Broaden A.A.A. Commence Senate Tomorrow
The Senate moves into a major clash over amendments to broaden and bolster A A A powers. Revisions followed the Supreme Court ruling that struck down the NRA. The Agriculture Committee approved the amendments and floor debate begins tomorrow or Wednesday.
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A.A.A
Senate
Supreme Court
NRA
Senate Agriculture Committee
Ninety-One Dead as Floods Hit Japan
Ninety-one persons are dead and 17 missing due to floods over the weekend in Japan. Tokro dispatch reports the toll rising as rescue crews search for survivors and assess damage.
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Japan
Tokro
Federal building bids stalled by NRA code ruling
The Supreme Court S NRA code ruling halts all federal building bids and unopens existing bids. Ketchikan and Fairbanks projects hold, with Treasury ready to issue new calls. Delegate Dimond speeds action. non federal work unaffected. Alaska references noted with mining claim suspension and personnel moves including Dr. Albrecht joining Anchorage hospital and John E. Click relief bill progress.
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Supreme Court
Ketchikan Federal
Fairbanks Federal
Treasury Department
Dimond
Detroit Killer Is Arrested and Tells Different Stories
A Detroit suspect connected to a New York attorney’s fatal slaying was arrested and reportedly gave varying accounts of the crime. Investigators pursue a coherent timeline as details emerge.
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Detroit
Ferris confesses killing New York attorney in Detroit
Prosecutor Duncan McCrea said three young companions of William Lee Ferris will be detained as material witnesses after Ferris confessed to shooting Howard Carter Dickinson, a New York attorney related to Chief Justice Higlins. Ferris told rival versions of the shooting while in a Fort Wayne hotel with the trio.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Duncan McCrea
William Lee Ferris
Howard Carter Dickinson
New York
Higlins
Jean Milley
Loretta
Fly
Fort Wayne
Ferris
Dickinson
Pve Jackson
Ayshot
Fenris
Controversy Rages Over Holding Company Abolition Bill
In Washington on July 1 powerful forces clashed as the House opened a crucial session to test abolishing public utility holding companies. Supporters and opponents argued over the death sentence clause sought by President Roosevelt and other provisions amid conflicting claims of victory.
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United States
Alaska
Congress
Associated Press
Washington
House
Artrocties
Roosevelt
Bituminous Strike Postponed Thirty Days
Washington July 1. The strike call by bituminous coal miners is postponed for thirty days while backers of the Guffey bill seek congressional action. The pause allows time for negotiations and legislative progress on proposed mining labor reforms.
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Associated Press
Washington
New Deal Opens Eight Billion Dollar Federal Till
Washington July 1 A fresh till stocked with more than eight billion dollars was opened by the New Deal forces for spending in the fiscal year starting Monday July 1. President Roosevelt estimates total outlay at eight billion five hundred twenty million with four billion five hundred eighty two million for recovery and relief. Revenues are expected at three billion nine hundred ninety one million, producing a deficit of four billion five hundred twenty nine million. Spending last year fell short of the president’s estimates and may do so again.
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Washington
New Deal
Roosevelt
U. S. Treasury
House moves to regulate industry amid strike disruption
Lawmakers push rapid action on a measure to regulate the industry. The bill is set to pass the Ways and Means Committee this week. John Lewis called off the strike after government intervention.
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Tal
House
Johnn. Lewis
Coast Guard seeks 99000 for Nome station project
The Coast Guard asked the Works Relief Administration for 99000 to build a station building boat house and equipment at Nome Alaska after a fire destroyed the existing buildings last September. The request covers recreation and other improvements proposed in eighteen states.
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Coast Guard
Works Relief Administration
Alaska
Unalaska
Nome
War Department Seeks Nine Million For Barrack Projects
The War Justice and Interior Departments asked the Work Relief Administration for nine million dollars to carry out building reconstruction and other projects at Chilkoot Barracks, with details reported by the House labor committee. The Wagner Labor Disputes Bill is referenced in the broader context.
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Associated Press
Washington
War, Justice and Interior Departments
Wagner
House
Committee On Labor
War Department
Fourth of July Plans Hinge on Local Initiative in Nome
For Nome in 1935 the community weighs a literary program and athletic events for the Fourth. Efforts by civic leaders and Rev Norman McCay to host sections at the Federated Church have not yet produced definite plans. With busy merchants, public-minded citizens may take charge to arrange exercises.
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Nome
Norman McCay
Federated Church
Nome Brass Band Practice Tonight At Band Hall
The Nome Brass Band holds weekly practice at the Band Hall tonight at 7 30 P M Sharp with all members urged to attend The Cutter Northland sailed yesterday for Nome for Teller and Way Points and it is unclear if it will return for the Fourth of July
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Nome Brass Band
Northland
Nome
Teller
Improvements at Chillkoot Barracks Funded
A request totaling four thousand four hundred dollars was made for reconstruction and other improvements at Chilkoot Barracks, including four thousand two hundred for upgrades and two hundred for additional work.
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Chillkoot Barracks
Chilkoot Barracks
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Eden
Washington News - Letter
A. J. Dimond
J. J. Eckles
C. Earl Albrecht
Abington Memorial Hospital
Pennsylvania
Government Hospital
Anchorage
John E. Click
Office of Indian Affairs
Juneau
Harold Gillam
Gillam Airways
Cordova
Points
Interior
W York
High House
U.S. Coast Guard
Chilkoot
N.A.T
Fairbanks
U. S. Mail
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