New London School Disaster Death Toll Reaches Hundreds
Reports from New London Texas recount the worst US school disaster as an explosion killed hundreds of students and teachers. Authorities estimate 670 dead, with 500 bodies recovered and 450 identified. martial law was declared as rescue efforts continued.
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Associated Press
New London
Texas
Troy Duran
New London High School
Walter Elliott
Texas Highway Patrol
Austin
East Texas
Elliott
Allred
Philippines Seek 1938 or 1939 Independence Date
Washington officials and President Quezon agreed to ask Congress to move the Philippines independence date from 1946 to 1938 or 1939. General MacArthur would speed to Manila to organize island defense forces and a large reserve system. A reciprocal trade pact would govern post independence commerce with duty-free treatment ending for certain products.
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Congress
Philippines
Associated Press
Washington, DC
Manuel Quezon
Philippine Islands
Douglas McArthur
Manila
McArthur
Voters Advised to Register for April Elections
Notice to voters states the Boll Book for municipal and school board elections has been open since February 17 and closes March 27, 1937. Election day is April 6. City Clerk M. J. Walsh.
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M. J. Walsh
Name Daily Nugget Subscription Offer
The notice advertises a prepaid six month subscription to the Name Daily Nugget for ten dollars, delivering a two dollar saving. Prompt action urged with an unlimited payment incentive.
Miss Alaska Eligible for Miss America Pageant
John Hollinger, president of the Atlantic City Pageant sponsor, said Miss Marguerite Lee of Nome who won Miss Alaska at the Fairbanks Ice Carnival is eligible to compete for Miss America if she retains her Alaska title in a bona fide contest. He suggested she bring her dogs.
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John Hollinger
Atlantic City
Marguerite Lee
Nome
Alaska
Fairbanks
Holinger
Nome Kennel Club
Fairbanks Ice Carnival Association
Severe storms affect coal piles and school lunch routine
March 1937 reports several severe storms that damaged coal storage while students still enjoy midday lunch together at school. No other details on impact or locations provided.
Ex-King Collusion Charge Sparks Abdication Debate
A historic episode unfolds as supporters discuss charges of royal influence behind a king’s abdication. February events mix Lincoln’s Birthday with Valentine’s Day celebrations as children and guests attend. experts weigh plans for a May wedding and coronation timing.
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Edward
No Barrier Left Secure Absolute Divorce Is Said
London March 19 The barrier to Wallis Simpson's absolute divorce from Edward VIII was removed when Sir Boyd Merriman head of the British divorce court ordered the collusion charge dismissed. The King's proctor reported no grounds to bar an absolute decree, with final decree set for April 27. Francis Stevenson, attorney.
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Wallis Sipson
Edward VIII of
England
Duke of Windsor
Boyd Merriman
Francis Stevenson
Feature Stories About Alaska In April Alaska Sportsman Magazine
The April issue of The Alaska Sportsman features Victor Shaw’s Gold Diggings of 1937 with illustrations. Leo F. Rhode from Fairbanks describes a moose hunt in The Full Cache. Robert A. Hennings of Juneau contributes Saint Lazeria about an island bird sanctuary off Sitka. Frank Dufresne writes What of Tomorrow on game conservation.
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Alaska
Alaska Sportsman
Just Out
Victor Shaw
Leo F. Rhode
Fairbanks
University of Alaska
Sitka
Robert A. Henning
Frank Dufresne
Opponents Seek Chief Justice Hughes Testimony Next Week
Senate opponents of the Roosevelt court reorganization plan plan to call Chief Justice Hughes as the first witness at Monday hearings. The decision hinges on whether the Supreme Court will vote to testify, with the opposition set to present its case starting Monday.
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Washington, DC
Senate
Hughes
Supreme Court
Clash Over Presidential Discretion Faces Senate House Clash
The House approved 374 to 12 a measure granting the president discretion in implementing the neutrality program. The Senate had earlier urged the president to install a system that would restrict exports of materials during wartime to foreign ships but not to American ships.
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Washington
Senate
House
America
Printing forms and notices in The Name Daily Nugget
The Name Daily Nugget lists printing blanks for convenience including Dredge Logs thawing and drill report mining deeds placer and lod location notices vouchers and a special power of attorney form for use by readers and local business.
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Daily Nugget
Carrie
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