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The Nome Daily Nugget

Location

Nome, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1937

Page

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Earhart Plane Crash On Takeoff. No Injuries Reported

Amelia Earhart and two companions escaped unharmed after her high speed plane crashed on takeoff at Luke Field. The ship skidded on a wet runway, the left tire blew, and the aircraft toppled onto its side before flames subsided. Emergency crews reported Earhart pale but uninjured as she climbed from the wreckage.

Amelia Earhart Putnam Noonan Manning Miss Earhart Deenter Earhart Luke Field

Rates Raised on Alaska Railroad and Copper River Lines

The Interstate Commerce Commission announced rate increases filed by the Alaska Railroad from Seattle to Tacoma and other points, and by the American Yukon Navigation Co, effective April 5. Copper River and Northwestern Railway adds higher wharfage handling storage and dockage at Cordova effective April 10 for a wide range of freight including airplanes, autos, coal, explosives and lumber.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Alaska Railroad Seattle Tacoma American-Yukon Navigation Co Cordova Copper River and Northwestern Railway

Interior Dept Purchasing Upheld Variably by Product

The amount of the increase was not immediately published. Purchasing agent Ummel of the Interior Department in Seattle said he did not know but presumed increases would differ by product and he expects to learn more on Monday.

Ummel Interior Department Seattle

Fire damages last reel at Dream Theatre but fire kept small

Last night a fire in the projection room burned the final reel at Dream Theatre. Firefighters and a chemical squad arrived, quickly extinguishing flames with minimal damage to the machine head and no damage to the room. Spectators who left returned as the show ended early.

Dream Theatre Cade

Opponents Strike Back Over Court Bill in Senate Debate

Democratic opponents of the court bill contend no link exists between Supreme Court decisions and sitdown strikes. Senator Burke blames John L. Lewis for the strikes and urges his word to end them, while advocates claim the court majority curbs federal power hindering relief legislation. Justice Pecora wrapped closing testimony as Supreme Court justices decline to testify.

Associated Press Washington Dn Supreme Court Burke John L. Lewis Roosevelt Lewis Tomor- Roosev Senate Congress Pecora Supreme Court of New York State United States Supreme Court

Sunday Night Show Promised Full Working Condition

The announcement stated that everything will be in working condition for the Sunday night show. No further details were provided on performers or venue.

Court Dismisses Case After Merill Merr ill Marriage

The case against Russell Merrill was dismissed in District Court after his marriage to Mary Katuk, who was under 18. Merrill had faced a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. the father consented to the marriage, and the judge issued sever admonitions.

Russell Merrill Mary Katuk Merrill

Nels Nelson Arrested on Secret Indictment for Adultery

Nels Nelson was arrested on a secret indictment charging adultery. Bail set at 500 dollars was posted by the defendant. He is to report to the District Court Monday at 10 a.m.

Nels Nelson District Court

Name Daily Nugget Six Month Advance Offer

A prepaid offer grants six months of Name Daily Nugget for ten dollars. The promotion emphasizes a two dollar saving and urges immediate action to take advantage of the deal.

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