Europe food relief delayed by State Department plan
A high official said the State Department will not act on broad food relief to Europe for at least three months, citing sufficient overseas supplies and Britain's blockade. Spain and occupied France may receive limited aid, with possible changes by spring depending on evolving conditions.
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Washington
State Department
Europe
Department
Britain
Red Cross
Spain
France
Herbert Hoover
National Committee On Food
Finland
Norway
Netherlands
Belgium
Poland
Germany
Woman’s string of bad luck after burglary in Oneida
Oneida Wisconsin reports a rash of misfortune for Mrs Carl Returning from a trip she found her home burglarized. The axle on her car snapped then a brother in law lent a horse to pull the car but the horse collapsed and died. She found the car battery and rear view mirror had been stolen later.
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Oneida
Wis
Carl
Refugee Ship Sinks Near Istanbul With Heavy Losses
Turkish papers report a refugee ship, carrying about 400 people from Bulgaria to Palestine, broke apart in the Marmara Sea off Istanbul. Some 200 refugees including 17 children drowned as the Uruguayan-flagged motor ship foundered. many passengers were unable to reach lifeboats.
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Bulgaria
Palestine
Istanbul
L’orient
Sea of Marmora
Cumciyet
British submarine sinks German supply ship off Norway
The British submarine Sunfish sank a German supply ship of about 4,000 tons off the Norwegian coast, the Admiralty announced today.
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London
Sunfish
Norwegian
Admiralty
Lone survivor testifies at Nelms Mine blast hearing
William Ramsey safety director at Nelms Mine, son in law and nephew among victims, told a four day hearing he found no gas in Room 13 forty minutes before the blast that killed 31 men. He described entering the mine to fix a door and a wind roar after he left. He blamed the blast on a drilling machine striking a gas pocket and a possible rock fall or other mine phenomenon altering air flow.
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Cadiz
Nelms
William Ramsey
Ramsey
Room 13
Ohio Kentucky Bootleg Ring Described
Corroborative testimony on bootleg liquor sale from stills in Lawrence County Ohio and Boyd County Kentucky was presented at federal court in Huntington. Agents described raids that destroyed over a dozen stills and Leroy Gates testified about stopping a motorboat on the Ohio River last September and seizing 11 gallons of whiskey.
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Huntington
W. Va
U. S
John W. Hereford
Lawrence County
Boyd County
Leroy Gates
Ohio River
Protest Awarding of Army Contract to Ford Motor Co
A Hillman spokesman said a vigorous protest was filed with the War Department against a $2,000,000 Ford Army trucks and passenger cars award. The protest argues the contract lacks labor law stipulations, notably the Wagner Act, and questions compliance.
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Washington
Sidney Hillman
National Defense Commission
War Department
Ford Motor Company
GOP Congressman Attacks CIO on House Floor
Representative Leland M. Ford of California accused the CIO on the house floor of doing everything possible to disturb disrupt and destroy the national defense program. The remarks frame a sharp partisan dispute amid defense policy debates.
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Washington
Leland M. Ford
Calif
CIO
TVA reveals 6000 employees participate in vaccine test
Chattanooga reports the Tennessee Valley Authority disclosed 6,000 employees are part of a human test to evaluate a new vaccine believed to immunize against a common influenza type.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
War Today Triumph at Sidi Barrani Shifts Mediterranean Edge
The article notes a British led victory at Sidi Barrani over Italy and Greece defeats, altering the Mediterranean balance. It explains Mussolini's Egypt objective to reach the Suez, the impact of the Allied blockade, and growing Italian and German morale concerns amid Africa losses.
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Sidi Barrani
Greece
the Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Italian Libya
Egypt
Africa
Mussolini
Suez Canal
Britain
England
Italy
Graziani
Germany
Rome
Windsor May Succeed Lord Lothian
London officials withheld comment on American predictions that the Duke of Windsor could be named Lord Lothian's successor as British ambassador to Washington. One reliable source doubted the former king would get the post, and no definite action on a successor was expected for several days.
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London
Duke of Windsor
Lord Lothian
Washington
Eden Named as British Ambassador Prospect
Washington circles discussed a successor to Lord Lothian with Anthony Eden most often named as the likely British ambassador. It was also noted that a U S battleship might transport the envoy’s body home due to combat zones near the British Isles. The reported Rooseveltbased meeting with the duke predated Lothian’s death and related to naval bases.
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Washington
Lord Lothian
Anthony Eden
British Isles
Roosevelt
Naval
Duke of Windsor Flies From Miami Amid Ambassador Talk
The Duke of Windsor departed Miami aboard a naval plane for an undisclosed destination amid reports he may meet with President Roosevelt and potentially become British ambassador to the United States. The Miami Herald noted he could be offered the post before the vacancy left by Lord Lothian is filled. Roosevelt viewed a Bahamas seaplane base site as Tuscaloosa departed for an unannounced destination, while Windsor and the duchess underwent routine visits and dental care.
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Miami
Fla
Duke of Windsor
Roosevelt
United States
Miami Herald
Lord Lothian
U. S
Bahamas
Tuscaloosa
England
Windsor
American Airways
Dinner Key
Temperature Drop of 20 Degrees Forecast
A cold wave is due in Ohio tonight the weather bureau predicted. Temperatures will fall from the 30s to 10 or lower and the cold spell sweeping out of the west will continue Saturday. Snow fell this morning over much of Northern Ohio and was expected to extend into central portions.
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Columbus
Ohio
Weather Bureau
Mrs Esta Ours Dies At Home In Portland
Mrs Esta Evelyn Ours 45 died at 9 o clock Thursday evening at her Portland home. Survived by husband Rush Ours two sons Delbert of Portland and Paul at home and two grandchildren. Funeral services set for 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Silversville Church. Body to be taken to church Sunday morning for calling.
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Pomeroy
Esta Evelyn Ours
Portland
Negro Triplets Named Gone With Wind in Arkansas Hospital
In Little Rock University Hospital a Negro mother named her newborn triplets Gone, With, and Wind. The births produced two boys and a girl with the mother uncertain about naming the daughter.
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Little Rock
Ark
University Hospital
Snow Forecast Over Ohio Valley Tonight Through Friday
Columbus report notes extended weather outlook from 7 30 p m December 14 to 7 30 p m December 18 predicting snow overcast at period start with scattered rain later. Cold start, warmer middle and late period as conditions shift across the Ohio Valley.
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Columbus
Ohio Valley
British naval guns batter Italian bases off Egypt
British warships off Egypt pounded Graziani s advance bases with 6 to 15 inch shells forcing thousands to flee toward the Libyan frontier. Destruction described as among the most destructive naval shellings, with Maktila targeted near Sidi Barrani as part of the western desert push.
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Egypt
Marshal Graziani
Maktila
Graziani
Sidi Barrani
Deadline Set for Community Chest Solicitation Campaign
The Community Chest campaign chairman H. W. Roach announced a Saturday noon deadline for solicitors to report on assigned business firms and employees. House to house canvass is postponed until the new year and Chest Headquarters will close until after holidays.
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Community Chest Solicitor
Chest
H. W. Roach
CIO Leaders Will Clarify Strike Policy
Washington report says CIO president Philip Murray and six vice presidents will outline the union's general strike policy for defense industries. The meeting follows a California congressman's charge that the CIO seeks to destroy the national defense program. Murray, viewed as an industrial statesman, is expected to favor negotiation while maintaining a firm line on disputes.
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Washington
CIO
Philip Murray
California
Murray
John L. Lewis
House
Winter Weather Grips Great Plains and Upper Midwest
The Associated Press reports winter weather across Montana Dakota and Minnesota with sub zero temperatures and a low of 25 at Warroad Minnesota. Forecasters expect much colder conditions in the Central and Eastern States today with warmer relief planned for the weekend.
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Associated Press
Great Plains
Mississippi Valley
Montana
Dakotas
Minnesota
Warroad
Minn
Central States
Norway Luxury Liner Oslofjord Sunk by Mine off Newcastle
Shipping circles report the 18 673 ton Oslofjord the largest Norwegian liner struck a mine and sank two days ago off Newcastle while chartered by England after seeking refuge. The ship reportedly sailed Oct 26 for Halifax to pick up Canadian aviators for England.
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New York
Osloefjord
Norway
Newcastle
British Isles
England
Halifax
Messeng er Publishes 25+ Donors List From Local Firms
The paper announces a Sunday or Monday publication of the complete list of business firms, professional men, employee groups, and individuals contributing 25 or more dollars. New names include F R Beasley Jones Funeral Home and Cameron Van Dyke Insurance, among others, with several firms and individuals listed.
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the Messenger
F. R. Beasley Jones
New
Cameron & van Dyke
Insurance
William J. Davis
L. W. Jones
F. R. Beasley
Margaret Stalder
W. B. Lawrence
Ohio State to Lead PhD Focus in State Uni Cooperation
Inter University Council of Ohio announces a plan for closer cooperation among five state-supported universities. Ohio State will emphasize graduate work at the Doctor of Philosophy level and expand specialized technical training and professional education in fields such as law medicine dentistry veterinary medicine and pharmacy.
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Oxford
Ohio
Inter-University Council of
Ohio State
Upham
Sugar Beet Quota Set by Agricultural Administration
Washington reports the Agricultural Adjustment Administration set a 1941 sugar beet acreage allotment of 820000 acres, 470000 fewer than 1940.
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Washington
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Taft urges 10 percent income tax as first defense tax
Senator Taft argues for raising the normal personal income tax from 4 to 10 percent before any federal sales tax. He says taxes on individuals are the best revenue source and that corporate taxes harm business. He notes a $5 000 earner would rise from $120 to $300 in tax.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Great Britain
Extension of Coal Act Seen
Secretary Ickes indicated a two year extension of the Bituminous Coal Act to regulate minimum mine prices, while he doubted Congress would pass federal mine inspections. The act, enacted four years ago, created a commission to curb cut throat competition and stabilize the industry. Extension would cover until the Guffey Act expires in April 1941.
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Washington
Congress
Ickes
Bituminous Coal Commission
Vinton County Judge To Hear Logan Case
Judge Arlo Chatfield of Vinton County is assigned to hear the Hocking County election contest opened Monday at 10 a.m. The case was brought by James L. Martin who was defeated after a recount by Frank St. Clair for a seat on the county board of commissioners.
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Logan
Arlo Chatfield
Vinton County
Hocking County
James L. Martin
Frank St. Clair
County Board of Commissioners
Record vote sets new presidential totals in 1940 election
The AP reports a national popular vote of 49 808 624 with Franklin D Roosevelt winning a third term by 4 914 713 in 46 states official results. Roosevelt 27 241 939 Willkie 22 327 226 with minor party totals and electoral votes 449 to 82.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Associated Press
Nebraska
Rhode Island
F. D. Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
Norman Thomas
R. W. Babson
Prohibition
Earl Browder
John W. Aitken
Sec.Labor
Roosevelt
Willkie
New York State
Georgia
South Carolina
Herbert Hoover
Alfred E. Smith
Woodrow Wilson
Hoover
Colorado
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Michigan
North Dakota
South Dakota
Vermont
Sheffield Attacked by Nazi Planes and Italian Prisoner Buildup
Nazi raids hit Sheffield as Britain reports a surge in Italian prisoners in Western Egypt. British communiques say 20 000 Italian captives increased by several thousand, with two more generals captured. Greek fronts note Italian reinforcements and continued Fas cist retreat while Berlin cites hundreds of German warplanes in the Sheffield assault.
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Britain
Winston Churchill
Athens
Greece
Chimara
Adriatic Sea
Italy
Klisura Pass
Teppeleni
Berlin
Sheffield
Coventry
Mussolini
Sidi Barrani
Egypt
Uruguay
Alfredo Baldomir
United States
Baldomir
Celina Bank Held Up by Robbers in Cash Theft
Three unmasked bandits raided the Citizens Banking Company in Celina stealing about 3000 to 4000 dollars as a woman customer pressed the alarm. They threatened violence and damaged a bystander's glasses before fleeing, with police seeking the trio in Ohio and Indiana.
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Celina
Ohio
Indiana
Citizens Banking Company
W. F. Schell
Dayton
Victoria Lennarts
Automobile Thieves Caught After Gunfight
Three young men linked to a theft spree of about 50 000 dollars in automobiles were captured after a gunfight in a South Side Columbus house. Two suspects, William Hall and Charles William Butler both 18, were wounded during the raid led by Detective O W Phillips.
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Columbus
O. W. Phillips
William Hall
Charles William Butler
Kentucky burley markets press on with low sales prices
Louisville report notes the Kentucky burley tobacco markets completed their second week of sales with prices remaining on the low side.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Burley Tobacco
Five Die In Head On Crash At Bourne Mass
In Bourne Massachusetts a head on collision between two autos killed five men and left four others critically injured. Police reported a grim highway accident during rush hour on a rural road near Bourne.
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Bourne
Mass
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