Bonus Bill Fate Follows Washington Political Controversy
Washington reports say administration leaders expect a quick revival of the bonus issue after the Patman bill defeat, forecasting votes for a rider on a larger measure offering three payment options. In New York, eight year old Shirley Evans missing since Friday was found dead near her home buried under three to four feet of earth, unclear if homicide or accident.
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President to Read Veto to Congress Breaks Precedent
Washington May 20 The president plans to read his veto of the bonus bill to Congress alongside remarks on currency inflation a move seen as breaking precedent. Administration aides describe uncertainty over the new currency language while supporters fear the veto may stand despite private doubts about votes.
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Denali Sinks After Reef Collision Off Zayas Island
Storms and wreck damage reported as the Alaska Steamship Company steamer Denali struck a reef near Zayas Island, broke in two, leaving no salvageable cargo. Coast Guard Cyane rescued crew and passengers including cannery workers. 30 tons of dynamite aboard and total losses cited. Casualties unspecified. authorities report no lives saved.
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Juneau
Four Company Housing Projects Near Hammon Office
J. D. Harlan as Hammon Consolidated Gold Fields manager describes four two story houses under construction just north of the main office on Fourth Avenue. The homes will house employee families single family per house and use a General Electric heating system with Larry Galvin as home agent. Continued on page four.
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Congress Passes 100000 Dollar Bond Bill Amid Labor Strikes
In Seattle on May 20 reports describe widespread strikes and strike breaking in the Pacific Northwest. Union Oil tanker crews walkout while coal strikes ripple from Alaska to California. Encouraging talks at Grays Harbor yield wage gains and a plan for a 30 hour week with 75 cent pay, signaling a return to work for about 300 workers.
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Treasury Boosts Borrowing Program To 100 Million Weekly
The Treasury expands borrowing due to dwindling cash. Each week it will borrow 100 million dollars by selling 25 million in ten month bills and 75 million in short term refundings, effectively doubling weekly borrowing. The action aims to maintain liquidity during an indefinite period.
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Signal Corps Chief To Boost Alaska Telegraph Service
Major General James B. Allison, chief of the Army Signal Corps, returned to Seattle from Juneau where he toured northern facilities and immediately proceeded to Washington to push improvements for the Alaska Telegraph System. He was joined by Colonel George E. Kumpe of Seattle.
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James B. Allison
Army Signal Corps
Seatle
Juneau
Washington, DC
Alaska
George E. Kumpe
Senate Passes City Bond Bill for Public Works
The Senate approved a bill authorizing the city to issue bonds totaling 100000 dollars to finance public works and sent the measure to the White House for approval.
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Plane Crash in Cordova Kills 19 Year Old Maid Fields
A small cabin plane crashed into Lake Egaie near Cordova early Sunday, killing Miss Ma Fields, 19. Airline mechanic Wiligan Bunsen and student pilot Stanley Sehrenich were injured. Bunsen and Sehrenich were rescued, but Fields drowned while trying to swim ashore. The plane reportedly belonged to attorney T M Donohue.
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Carlson In Jail For Assault With Deadly Weapon
Carlson Lehmann of Nome is jailed awaiting arraignment after an alleged early morning fracas at Lehmann's store. Sahlin was struck with a blunt axe as he tried to take a revolver from Carlson's home. Police report a heated exchange arose when Sahlin visited to recover the gun, leading to injuries and further confrontation.
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