Dimond predicts Alaska naval base is inevitable
The Alaska delegate A J Dimond said a new naval district embracing Alaska is inevitable though no immediate Navy action is expected. He noted Alaska’s vulnerability and suggested a future base may be placed in the Aleutians or near Pearl Harbor in time, with treaty expiry giving the Navy more room after December 31.
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Washington, D. C
A. J Dimond
Naval District
Alaska
Navy Department
Thirteenth District
Bremerton
Washington
Department
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Aleutian Islands
Dimond
Britain and France to default on WW debt again
London reports indicate Britain will default the June 15 installment on its war debt to the United States. Paris sources say France may also default on its June 15 payment while Finland plans to pay in full. Worldwide WW debt totals exceed 1.049 billion dollars, with Finland uniquely never defaulting.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
United States
Paris
Leon Blum
France
Finland
Signed Bill Allows Alaska Cities to Issue Bonds
President Roosevelt signed House resolution authorizing incorporated Alaska cities and towns to incur bonded indebtedness up to ten percent of assessed valuations with voter approval, a measure introduced by Delegate Anthony J. Dimond.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Roosevelt
House
Alaska
Anthony J. Dimmond
Robber Returns to Prison Motive Revealed
A 59 year old man with a wooden leg robbed a blind woman of her purse and 70 cents in Chicago. He told police he did it to return to Joliet prison where he had spent 29 of the past 40 years, saying there is no place so good for him. The report also notes a separate line about a college helping a girl be snooty to a husband.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Joliet
Alex Rohda
Contempt Action Turned Over To U S Dist Attorney
The House voted 271 to 41 to refer the contempt citation against Dr Townsend Wunder and Kiefer to the U S District Attorney for action. Monaghan’s group opposed the House approval of Bell's investigation resolution amid confusion. Representative Blanton urged house trial. Speaker Burns ruled him out of order.
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U.S. Dist. Att’v
Washington
House
Monaghan
Bell
Blanton
Burns
Soviet Russia outlines pace of reform and new constitution
The magazine Bolashevik, official to the Communist Party, carries a statement from Soviet authorities on governance. It defends continuing state guidance in the transitional period, promises a new constitution with broad universal direct secret voting, and aims to elect capable individuals while ousting bureaucrats. The plan emphasizes no political parties opposing the community party and uses the constitution as a tool to remove ineffective officials.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Russia
Boleshevik
Central Committee
Communist Party
Josef Stalin
Oldtimer and Former Seattle Mayor John F. Miller Dies
SEATTLE May 29 John F Miller aged 73 former representative from the 1st District in the 65th through 70th Congresses died at his home after a long illness His 74th birthday was to come next month He came to Seattle in 1881 as a prospector in 1891 He served four years as mayor from 1908 to 1910 Surviving are his widow Mary Miller a son Major Stewart Miller U S A stationed at Stanford University and a daughter Mrs William McKay of Seattle
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Seattle
John F. Miller
Mary Miller
Stewart Miller
Stanford University
William McKay
Bitter court ruling sparks bitterness and criticism across camps
Washington opinion columns dissect a Supreme Court ruling on preme issues and accuse a six member majority of overstepping. Critics say the decision targets Hugo Black's telegram oversight and undermines protections. Justice Cardozo dissents, claiming immunity to guilt and enabling evasion. The Securities and Exchange Commission is also mocked for blocking a registration withdrawal. Continued on Page Two.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
J. Edward Jones
New Deal
Hugo Black
Cardozo
Brandeis and
Stone
Securities and Exchange Commission
Jones
Canadian desperado captured in Bellingham shooting
Edward McMullen a Canadian fugitive described as a companion of the Sarnia gunman was seized on a bus in Bellingham after resisting immigration officers. In the clash customs officer Charles Flachs died and L J Pike was wounded. McMullen shot himself and is hospitalized under guard awaiting transport to Seattle.
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Bellingham
Washington
Edward McMullen
U.S. Marshal's Office
Blaine
Charles M Flachs
McMullen
John Albert
Arthur Fraser
Vancouver
Hint
Flachs
L. J. Pike
Ita
Dominion
Ryan
Onterit
Yudes
Sarnia
Ontario
Seattle
McMuhen
U.S
A. J. Cluteney
King Edward Flew From London to East Leigh
King Edward VI flew from London to East Leigh to lead Britain's royal delegation for the Queen Mary liner final inspection. He is the first English monarch to fly, with Dowager Queen Mary and other royals traveling by train. crowds greeted the arrival of the king and accompanying royal party.
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Southampton
England
Edward VI
London
East Leigh
Great Britain
Edward
Mary
Quintuplets sign three picture contract with Fox
Callander Ontario reports the quintuplets signed a contract with Twentieth Century Fox Films for three feature pictures. The deal is valued at a quarter of a million dollars plus other monetary considerations.
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Associated Press
Callander
Ontario
Quintuplets
Gullectians
Twentieth Century Fox Films
Housewife Corrects Stranger Amid Household Demands
A housewife instructs a passing tramp to fetch wood carry ashes mend a fence and sweep the walk. The tramp walks away replying that Jim is not her husband and implying a mistaken assumption.
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Jim
Leading Citizen Warns About Silence Threatening Nation
A prominent local figure argues that remaining silent as danger looms undermines the country and risks losing public backing. The remark frames civic duty as active engagement against looming ruin.
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