Buster Anderson Wins Nenana Ice Pool Prize
Nenana confirms Melvin E. Anderson known as Buster Anderson won about seventy five thousand dollars in the Nenana ice pool when the river ice moved at 8 04 P M He plans to resume his bus driving job He also tied with Billy Root for about four thousand dollars in other ice contests when the Chena River broke the day before and tickets were held at 11 31 A M May 11th
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Buster” Anderson
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Three British Sailors Die as Hunter Struck Off Spain
British naval report: three sailors killed and twelve injured when the destroyer Hunter struck a mine off the southern Spanish coast near Almeria. The Lazaga towed the Hunter to Almeria. Admiralty cites mine strike. Spain claims torpedo hit.
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Flooded Fairbanks City Surrounded by Rising Waters
May 14 report says half of Fairbanks is surrounded by flood waters from a few inches to three feet deep. Water covers streets and cemetery, runs through the airport area, and debris floats on sidewalks. London dispatch notes a government victory over the Duchess of Windsor issue and the royal title dispute.
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Flood Forces Families From Homes As City Battles Ice
Homes flooded with several inches of water drive families to refuge in hotels and other shelters. Pilot Frank Pollock and Irving McK Reed reported Chena River cleared itself of ice after a flight by an Associated Press photographer.
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Survey Of Flood Damage Ordered By Mayor Collins
Mayor Collins orders a survey of flood damage along First Avenue residence district where ice and debris from the Tanana river clog the flow into the Chena river. The Tanana runs jammed below, worsening flooding in the area.
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Marooned Movie Colony Isolated After Flooded Routes
Colder weather cuts all routes of communication. The island near Graehl holds a movie colony with several days of supplies. The railway and highway are blocked, a railroad speeder may go south tomorrow, and air traffic is unlikely due to a flooded field and lack of pontoons.
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School Used as Shelter for Refugees Faces Closure
A large city school housing several hundred pupils is now sheltering refugees and is expected to be forced to close today.
Precautions Tightened to Guard Fairbanks Drinking Water
Officials move to safeguard Fairbanks drinking water as contamination fears grow. They warn the Tanana River ice jams may worsen the situation if not broken, prompting precautionary measures across the city.
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Baseball scores from majors and minors across leagues
National League games include Pittsburgh 2 New York 3 and St Louis 4 Philadelphia 8 in 12 innings. Chicago 8 Boston 6. Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 6. American League results show Philadelphia at Cleveland rained out, Boston 0 Detroit 5, Washington 10 Chicago 2, New York 4, St Louis 2. Pacific Coast League highlights Seattle 10 Los Angeles 9, Portland 8 Missions 6, San Francisco 17 Oakland 3, San Diego 5 Sacramento 0.
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British Statesmen Secret Conference Oversees Empire Defenses
In London on May 14 statesmen from across the British Empire met in secret to discuss imperial defense, foreign policy, and migrations. Prime Minister Stoney Baléwr, retiring soon, chaired the session with Nevill Chamberlain as chancellor presiding in what is noted as one of his last appearances.
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