New Program for Aiding Britain Believed Likely
New York observers report possible new aid programs for Britain amid talks among nine key officials. Submarine threats and carrier fleet concerns surface as Germany reportedly sunk over 160000 tons of British shipping, while the Maritime Commission approves four more cargo vessels for Britain. A proposed 2.5 billion dollar loan, secured by gold production, is discussed to shield export trade from a British collapse.
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New York
Germany
Britain
Ronald H. Cross
House of Commons
London
Surcouf
New York Herald-Tribune
Marriner S. Eccles
Federal Reserve System
United States
Sawyer Named Chief Patronage Dispenser for Ohio
Washington reports Charles Sawyer has been assigned the role of chief patronage dispenser for Ohio. Senator Vic Penahey of Ohio reportedly tossed the job to Sawyer as Donahey’s term continues past the current session. Penahey notes Donahey is absent from Congress and may not return before adjournment.
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Washington
Ohio
Charles Sawyer
U. S
Vick Penahey
Donahey
Congress
Indian Lake
Ohioan Pleads Guilty To Bombing Charge
Tilford Floyd of Waynesburg pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of property in three Akron bombings on Nov 17. His brother Robert Floyd was killed when a bomb exploded in his arms. Harry D. Jones, 55, a union official, remains jailed awaiting trial on the same charge.
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Akron
Tilford Floyd
Waynesburg
Floyd
Robert
Harry D. Jones
AFL Operating Engineers Union
Ohio State Federation of Labor
Profiteering on Rents Off Guards Condemned
CAMP SHELBY Miss Paj Gen Robert S Beightler condemned the unreasonable and unconscionable raising of rents due to the influx of national guardsmen families into Hattiesburg He told Rettiesvars civic leaders that rents have trebled since the arrival of troops and that these charges cannot be justified.
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Camp Shelby
Miss
P—aj
Robert S. Beightler
Hattiesburg
Rettiesvars
Eightier
Ohio Chamber proposes economies to back no new taxes
Ohio Chamber of Commerce directors wrapped up their annual meeting in Columbus urging coordinated city and county purchasing and bid driven cuts in school transportation costs. They estimated these measures could save about $2,000,000 in the coming biennium. A Graves Williams of Williams Manufacturing Co was re elected president for a third term.
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Columbus
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
A. Graves Williams
Williams Manufacturing Company
Wortsmouth
Bertha Hansel of Logan Dies of Heart Attack
Bertha Hansel age 57 wife of Oliver C Hansel died at her Logan home at 2 30 am today from a heart attack after eight weeks of illness Funeral arrangements were not completed at noon today.
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Logan
Bertha Hansel
Oliver C. Hansel
Anniversary of Ford Peace Ship voyage recalled by survivors
Under a troubled winter sky 25 years ago the Oscar II docked in New York harbor to sail for Europe in Henry Ford’s Peace Ship mission. Today a small group of survivors attends a luncheon by the Overseas Press Club of America to mark the expedition.
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New York
New York Harbor
Henry Ford
Europe
Overseas Press Club of America
U S Strategist Sees Victory For England
Major Gen. James E. Chaney, commanding the northeastern district of the U S Army Air Corps, after a 43 day stay in England, predicted England cannot lose the war unless overconfident or careless. He warned of losses to British shipping and destroyers and urged 100 more destroyers, thousands of planes, Irish ports, mercantile ships and U S financial credit.
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New York
America
Britain
Marathon
Waterloo
James E. Chaney
U. S. Army Air Corps
LaGuardia Field
England
Ireland
United States
Labor Problem Faces British Reconstruction
London reports Sir John Anderson, home secretary, says the government may use labor compulsion to tackle Britain’s reconstruction of industrial centers. He notes tests of effects before applying powers and cites strikes on Midlands ports and Coventry bombing as context for defense concerns.
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London
John Anderson
Home Secretary
House of Commons
John
Britain
Midlands
Southampton
Bristol
Coventry
Defense Committee
State Patrolman Dies Of Hit Run Injuries
PORTSMOUTH John G Hough of the State Highway Patrol died from injuries suffered September 19 when struck by an automobile that failed to stop Orvy May 23 Adams County teacher surrendered to police the day after the accident He was released on 1000 bond on charges of reckless driving and leaving the scene Coroner J D Rose said a manslaughter warrant would be issued.
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Portsmouth
John G. Hough
State Highway Patrol
Orvy May
Adams County
J. D. Rose
Tree fall fatal in Barnesville hunter dying at 28
James Moore aged 28 died after a tree he was climbing while coon hunting toppled. The accident occurred in Barnesville and authorities say he suffered fatal injuries at the scene.
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Barnesville
James Moore
Community Chest Supporters and Local Contributors List
A long list of businesses professionals and employees contributing to a Community Chest drive. Names include F R Murphey Buckeye Cafeteria Ohio Food Market Foster's University Shop Kroger McKibben Fields' Grocery and many more with totals showing 12550.00 raised and 7250.50 balance.
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College Inn
F. R. Murphey
Ins
Burnett-Smith
Buckeye
Ohio Food Market
Foster’s University
Carl’s Restaurant
F. W. Woolworth Company
Kroger Grocery & Baking Co
the Colonial Finance Company
G. W. Pierce Grocery Cole Vending Company
McKibben Grocery
K & F Confectionery Fields
Grocery
O. F, Jeutter
Buck & Burk Real Estate
Dr. S. M. Clifton Western Auto Supply
Burke Ervin Electric Company
McPherson Shoe Repair
Fishbaugh Shoe Repair
Farley Dry Cleaners
Athens City-County Health Department
Phillip’s Furniture Store
Leslie White
Thomas R. Biddle
Western Union Telegraph Co
Mac’s Shoe
Hills Shoe
Lady Fair
Zenner
Kroger Grocery
W. Union St. Carl’s
McRee’s
International Sterotypers & Electrotypers
McBee
O. U. Wils
Arctic Cold Wave Hits East as Midwest Receives Relief
A brutal cold wave grips the eastern states with record low readings in New York and New England while Minnesota and Wisconsin report 20 to 30 below. Albany records four below as cities report historic lows. relief comes to the Midwest as southern regions face lingering freezes.
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New York
New York State
New England
Middle West
Midland
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Albany
Tub Mountain
Glens Falls
Lake George
New York City
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Bristol
Tenn.Va
Pigeon Falls
Wis
Tarzana
Calif
Lewis Calls Vote on Mine Inspection Bill After Cadiz Disaster
John L. Lewis urged House members to sign a petition to force a vote on a mine inspection bill. He warned coal operators will not by themselves prevent repeats of deadly explosions like the Cadiz, Ohio, disaster that killed 31 miners. The United Mine Workers president said opposition has kept the measure in committee. The bill would allow federal inspectors to enter mines without owner consent.
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Washington
Cadiz
John L. Lewis
House
United Mine Workers
Mines and Mining Committee
Livestock Exposition Passes Halfway Mark
The 41st International Livestock Exposition in Chicago passes halfway with sleek-coated animals. Grand champion Hereford steer Sargo, awarded the purple ribbon, rests as Evelyn Asay, 18, Mt Carroll junior college freshman, prepares to lead him to the sales ring tomorrow for bidding.
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Chicago
Evelyn Asay
Mt. Carroll, ii
Contract Let for Logan Highway Garage
State Architect Robert B Schildknecht reports Ogden and Daugherty Company of Portsmouth submitted the low general contract bid of 21886 for a new county highway garage at Logan. Gosling Plumbing Company of Lancaster had the heating bid at 2985.
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Columbus
Robert B
Ada City OKs Bond for Water Plant Purchase
The Ada city council approved a bond issue to buy the Ada water system from Ohio Power Company for 68000 dollars.
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Ada
Ada Water System
The
Ohio Power Company
Relief Directors Meet To Discuss Problems
Ohio welfare director Charles L. Sherwood summoned representatives of 152 local relief areas to discuss common problems at a conference in Columbus on December 12 and 13.
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Columbus
Charles L. Sherwood
Ohio
Nazi Oil Shortage Exposed by RAF Bombing
London reports that Germany consumes more oil than it produces due to air raids destroying 90 percent of refineries and 80 percent of oil plants. Britain reserves rights in the zone while warning Spain over unilateral action as Spain integrates the sector into Spanish Morocco on December 1.
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Hammam Suv
IMD Pve
Leiwouds
Ireland
Balkans
Romania
Ion Antonescu
Romano Americano Company
Standard Oil
Axis
Britain
Spain
Tangier
Morocco
House of Commons
London
Hugh Dalton
Germany
Royal Air Force
R. A. Butler
Butler
Samuel Hoare
Madrid
Spanish
Greek Forces Near Important Italian Base In War News
In the 38 day war, Italian high command reports renewed attacks held in check by Greek resistance while Greek forces push toward Porto Edda and Argirocas tro near Albania. Athens says shock troops approach Porta Edda and strikes on retreating Fascist columns as Italian conscription expands to 1.2 million.
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Greece
High Command
Tirana
Albania
Athens
Porta Edda
Adriatic Sea
Porto Edda
Argirocastro
Il Duce
Britain Still Has Sea Strength Despite Sinkings
The article notes Britain’s sea position remains viable despite heavy U boat and bomber losses. It cites German claims of 18 ships sunk in a single report and compares weekly tonnage losses to a long-run pace, while highlighting Britain’s remaining tonnage and dependency on seaborne imports.
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Britain
Berlin
Shipping Cross
London
Hitler
British Isles
Logan K of P Pioneer Dead in Logan Ohio
Christopher A. Jurgensmeier 86 died at his Logan home after a long illness. He was the last of 10 siblings, wed 63 years to Catherine, and a charter member of the Logan Knights of Pythias. He worked 47 years at Logan Clay Products Co. Survived by wife, three sons Fred Carl Harry, two daughters Esther Smith and E J Lindley, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Friday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Stanley W. Wiant. burial Oak Grove Cemetery.
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LOGAN
Christopher A. Jurgensmeier
Marion Township
Hocking County
Jurgensmeier
Logan Knights of Pythias Lodge
Logan Clay Products Co
Catherine Jurgensmeier
Fred
Carl
Harry
Cleveland
Esther Smith
Athens
Pi Beta Phi
E. J. Lindley
Centralia
Wash
Aviation Industry Hits New High in Orders
American aviation manufacturers report unfilled orders totaling 3.5 billion dollars, up 385 million in a month. The rise is mainly driven by United States Navy contracts, reversing last year’s 500 million backlog high.
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New York
Aviation Magazine
United States Navy
8500 Men to Join 37th Ohio National Guard
Approximately 8,500 men will be called into army service around January 2 to bring the 37th Division to full war strength. The Ohio National Guard unit is currently training at Camp Shelby Mississippi. Adj. Gen. Gilson D. Light said the governor should be notified of the exact number needed by mid December.
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Columbus
Ohio National Guard
Camp _ Shelby
Miss
Gilson D. Light
Light
Ohio
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W. S. Gamertsfelder
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