04 Mar 1935
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1935
Page
1
In Athens and London reports convey Greece mobilizing infantry, artillery, and planes to Macedonia Crete and the Aegean Sea amid a mounting rebellion. Venizelos’s Crete home bombed as volunteers rush to colors and plans for a Crete expedition unfold.
President Roosevelt is reported in top condition as he begins a third year in office. An aviation visit by FERA official Hopkins from Chicago hints at possible wage dispute developments in work relief, while the House considers the soldiers bonus bill with veto risk. Congress debates new currency, Lemke pressing a floor vote to force the Frazier Lemke measure.
Governor Clarence D. Martin said President Roosevelt is considering expanding the Puget Sound Yard at Bremerton developing Fort Lewis and building an air base in the Aleutians with PWA funds. The plan aims to strengthen Pacific Northwest defenses and place costs with the federal government per Senator Homer T. Bone's urging after a DC conference.
A gold nugget worth about $4.50 was found in the gizzard of a turkey by Mrs. Percy Ogden of Lac La Hache in the Cariboo district. A second nugget valued around $3.50 was found in another turkey a week later.
Prajadhipol, the diminutive king of Siam, abdicated amid party pressure. The regent of Siam announced the abdication on Saturday, effective immediately, with an interim constitutional government to be established. Prince Ananda, an eleven year old, studied in Lausanne, was cited as the potential successor. no decision was made.
In Juneau on March 4 the senate killed two controversial measures the Hofman tax on canneries and the Walker Dimond memorial to eliminate herring reduction plants both blocked from consideration this session. Brunnelle Walker and Roden opposed them, hearings had occurred in the prior two weeks.
Federal Judge Alexander denied the application for a temporary injunction to bar Ketchikan from issuing bonds to fund the purchase of public utilities. The ruling was issued Saturday.
The U S Treasury proposed exchanging 20 to 25 year bonds paying 2 7/8 percent for 1 85 billion Fourth Liberty loans at 4 1/4 percent with April 15 redemption, plus a five year issue at 1 3/8 percent for 520 million. It aims to save about 30 million annually in interest as rates fall to postwar lows. The swap requires holders to participate but cash and interest on called instruments cannot be claimed.
A fragmentary notice notes Justice Holmes turning 98, with scattered references to formalities and procedural steps. The incomplete text cites dates, offices, and dates, but the overall meaning remains obscured by garbled OCR.
The article discusses a potential shift in U.S. silver mining as the government faces a silver purchase policy and a looming export levy on China. It notes a rising price per ounce and broader questions about economic and political implications.
Federal suit in San Francisco charges JA Maha of Utah Oregon Oregon officials conspired to control Western Building Company. Defendants include Utah Bank Commissioner Oscar Peterson ex Oregon official R W Bailey and others with illegal proxy plans for personal gain. Court ordered show cause by March 16.
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