Man who mobilized greatest army dies in Cleveland
Newton D. Baker longtime public servant and former secretary of war who mobilized the United States Army died of coronary thrombosis in Cleveland at 66. He had battled heart trouble for years and remained active in law practice and public life, leaving a legacy as a pacifist and advocate for international peace. He is survived by his wife, three children, and five grandchildren.
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New High Seen In 1938 Taxes
Washington December 25 A United States Chamber of Commerce committee predicts 1938 total taxes will reach a new high of 13 500 000 000 with federal taxes about 6 400 000 000 and state local taxes 7 100 000 000. If realized tax load suggests one fifth of national income will be taken.
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Veteran Porter Dies From Stroke Crossing Tracks
Son B Porter 60 a disabled Spanish American War veteran and Santa Fe Railway employee died after a stroke as he crossed Rock Island tracks on Taylor Street. An inquest ruled death from natural causes. Survivors include wife Georgia and six children, with services pending at Griggs Chapel.
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Advocates Push for Navy Buildup Amid Debate and Fear
Washington reports indicate momentum for a major naval construction push in Congress as relief spending, budget pressures, and diplomacy with Japan shape policy. Advocates tie fleet expansion to economic revival and stronger U S influence abroad, while wary officials weigh peace and cost concerns.
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Nation Puts Aside Cares To Observe Christmas Holiday
The nation shifts from work to holiday as Christmas is celebrated coast to coast. President Roosevelt urges spiritual reflections while travel surges in crowded trains planes and buses amid white Christmas and winter weather warnings.
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Duke of Windsor buys out florist for first Christmas
In Cannes on Christmas Day the Duke of Windsor and his bride Wallis Warfield celebrated by practically purchasing a floral shop. The couple marked their first Christmas together since their marriage.
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King George VI Broadcast Christmas Plea for Peace
King George VI delivered his Christmas message from London on December 25 urging the world to dispel the shadows of enmity and fear. He called for the Christmas spirit of peace and good will to prevail amid wartime uncertainties.
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Quintuplets Receive White Christmas Wish
In Callander Ontario on Christmas Eve the Dionne quintuplets were given a white Christmas as Santa delivered a white Christ, continuing on another page of the paper.
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Irene White Reported In Critical Condition
Irene White, assistant in the local Red Cross office, was in extremely critical condition after a traffic accident near Memphis. Her uncle J W Jones was killed in the crash.
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Three Die in Fort Dodge Car Crash Frosted Windshields Blamed
Three people were killed in a head on collision in Fort Dodge early today. Victims were Frederick Wright 19 Earnest Kauffman 25 and a two year old child of Mr and Mrs Donald Dushek all residents of Fort Dodge. Officials cited obscured vision from frosted windshields as the cause.
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Death Toll Rises From Violent Christmas Week Across Nation
Death intrudes into holiday gaiety as at least 145 lives end in crashes shootings train wrecks and a cottage blast in Auburn Maine. Reports from Illinois California Maryland Ohio Kentucky and other states list numerous fatalities including a 14 year old in Winchester Virginia and a family tragedy in Weston Missouri.
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Son Slays Father At Christmas Tree
In Chicago on Christmas Day 65 year old James Burns was found mortally wounded beside an undecorated tree. His son Thomas Burns 32 surrendered to police claiming self defense after a quarrel with his father. Frances Burns 30 was present during the event.
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Fog causes pedestrian death in Houston street collision
Hugh Gresham, 26, of Houston was killed when struck by an automobile in fog. The driver J F McClelland said heavy fog obscured his vision and that he did not see Gresham until the car was almost on him. He swerved to avoid the impact.
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Sailor Flying Greeted by Tragedy
A U S seaman from Monterey Tennessee died before reuniting with his wife and two year old son Alvin after his California flight to spend Christmas. The child died yesterday of acute indigestion before the father could arrive.
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Five Die In Cottage Fire At Auburn Turned Christmas Scene To Horror
A Christmas gathering in Auburn turns tragic as a Lake Shore cottage fire claims five lives. Victims include Jeanne Lapointe, 4, and Jeanine Lapointe, 7, plus Marie Marois 70, Lena Fradas 39, and Fred Coulombe 45. Joseph Lapointe and Charles Gagnon were hospitalized with burns.
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Window Crashers Loot Watches From Zale Jewelry
Early Christmas morning robbers smashed display windows at Zale Jewelry on Polk Street and Eighth Avenue. About 20 watches worth several hundred dollars were taken while rocks shattered glass. thieves gained entry at Eighth Avenue or reached in to grab timepieces.
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Samoan Clipper Sails to Auckland on New Ocean Air Line
The Samoan clipper sailed today from Honolulu to Auckland marking the last leg of its Pacific journey as the southern end of a new ocean air service opens. The event took place in Pago Pago.
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Hull Expresses Earnest Hope For Peace
United States accepts Japan assurances no further attacks on Americans or property in China. Hull notes Japanese steps aim to prevent more incidents after Panay sinking. He cites US Navy court findings, while war widens in China and missionaries aid refugees amid Christmas amid turmoil in Jerusalem.
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Rites Pending At Canyon for Major Gamble
The body of Maj. Henry C Gamble will arrive in Canyon at 11 this morning for possible services this afternoon. The 46 year old World War II aviation veteran died Christmas Eve in San Antonio after heart muscles collapsed. He formerly commanded the Second Battalion 142nd Infantry Texas National Guard and had been a safety inspector for federal projects in San Angelo.
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