House Group Opens Hearing on NSA Board
A special House committee opened its inquiry into the National Labor Relations Board with William M. Leiserson testifying and revealing confidential memoranda critical of board methods. Charges target Nathan Witt and questions about alleged improper influence and mishandling of cases.
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House Group
NSA
William M. Leiserson
Nathan Witt
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
House Committee
William M Leiserson
Witt
Supreme Court bars wire tap evidence in federal prosecutions
The Supreme Court rules wire tapping cannot be used in federal prosecutions under the 1934 federal communications act. Justice Roberts explains section 605 applies to intrastate calls as well, expanding the ban beyond interstate messages. The ruling grounds itself in Congress power to regulate interstate commerce. See Page 10.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Holmes
Brandeis
Justice Roberts
Congress
Young Hillman Kills Father Near Pineville
A 21 year old, Clifford Sizemore, killed his 71 year old father with a shotgun near Pineville West Virginia after an argument. He wounded a friend and fled before neighbors and a posse captured him and jailed him for questioning. Police reported the other two Sizemore family members were missing.
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Pineville
W. Va
Clifford Sizemore
Welch
Luther Thompson
Sizemore
Viney Workman
Thompson
Ccain
Driver On Time Yet Train Delayed In Transit News
Dishman was on time again today but the train ran five minutes late. Physicians said Dishman would recover while a separate incident left a truck wrecked.
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Dishman
Winter Touches Northeast Ares
Northeastern states felt their first winter blast as snow swept through cities like New York and Philadelphia. Winds remained strong and temperatures plunged with lows around 20 in the region and the South and Midwest saw unseasonable or normal patterns.
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New York City
New
New Jersey
Philadelphia
New York State
Syracuse
Finland Says Russia Pressing Fronts Across Entire Border
Helsinki reports heavy fighting along the entire Finnish front with Russian advances toward the Arctic circle and near Kuolajarvi. Finnish ski detachments counterattack as losses mount. Salla holds and Pitkaranta area sees fierce clashes with air support aiding the Russian push.
Hi jackers hijack interstate truck in New Jersey theft
The Bristol drivers Willard Johnson 26 of Bristol Tennessee and Richard Ketron 27 of Bristol Virginia report being hijacked near Phillipsburg by four armed attackers who taped their eyes and mouths and forced a two hour ride. The stolen truck carried about 15900 dollars in drugs and was found burned at Pint Bra. The pair were dropped off uninjured in Totowa at 5 15 a m and directed to report to To towa authorities.
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Totowa
N. J
Phillipsburg
Willard Johnson
Bristol, Tenn
Richard Ketron
Bristol
Little Falls
Hundreds Donate to Bluefield Community Christmas Tree
Community comes together for the Bluefield Christmas Tree drive with radios, theater, newspapers, and volunteers aiding every year. All funds go to children, with wholesale purchases doubling the impact. volunteers, sponsors, and the Granada theater lead a citywide effort for toys, nuts, and candy.
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Bluefield
Christmas Tree
Granada
J. Bonner Sams
Bluefield Telephone Company
W. M. Age
Santa
War Briefs From Front Reports Finnish Front Struggles Deepens
Helsinki says troops reach 40 to 60 miles into Finland in heavy fighting with heavy Red Army losses. Finns retreat to forests near Arctic Circle as Geneva offers 24 hours for Russia to halt invasion and mediations. London reports mines sink Ray of Hope and other British losses. Norwegian sea actions and Saar front activity noted with limited invasion news. Paris notes repulsed German raids on French advances.
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Kualojarvia
Salla
Arctic Circle
Red Army
Balle
Helsinki
Finland
Geneva
League
Russia
London
Norway
Saar
Western Front
Paris
Interim group seeks public input on seven proposals
The interim committee invites written suggestions on seven items per the 1939 legislature. Proposals should be sent to the senate clerk. Co chairmen Senate President William Lafon and Speaker Kay Thomas said no order of preference will be given to the studies.
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Holt
Senate
William Lafon
Monroe County
Kay Thomas
House
Roe Tee Committee
Needy Restored to Full Relief in Cleveland
Cleveland announces restoration of full relief for 65,000 needy after 26 days of reduced rations. Mayor Burton cites $1.05 million in tax delinquency notes and expanded WPA activity as enabling funds to bring back regular food issues and state relief rolls.
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Cleveland
Harold H. Burton
Toledo
John W. Bricker
Kent Roosevelt
Fiorello la Guardia
New York
British Troops See First Action on Western Front
Six more Allied ships were sunk and a Greek steamer Garoufalia torpedoed off Norway. The Ray of Hope mine-disaster left four missing from a British mine sweeper. King George VI observed front action as the BEF moved into active sectors in the Saar region while German reconnaissance continued with two planes spotted off England and RAF fighters in pursuit.
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Robert Bunnelle
London
Garoufalia
Huntsman
Willowpool
Ray of
Navy
Ray of Hope
Brione
George VI
Tommies
Saar
England
Royal Air Force
Pope Pius XII Fills Church Offices in Consistory
Pope Pius XII appoints a new camerlengo and creates thirteen titular bishops in a consistory. Albert Fletcher is named auxiliary bishop of Little Rock while Mundelsen’s Chicago archbishop seat remains vacant. Cardinal Lauri becomes camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church and Cardinal Rossi heads the Sacred College. Two canonizations approved: Maria de Santa Eufrasia Pelletier and Gemma Gelbani.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Camerlengo
Albert Fletcher
Little Rock
Ark
Cardinal Mundelsen
Chicago
Lorenzo Cardinal Lauri
Holy Roman Church
Raffaello Cardinal Rossi
Sacred College of Cardinals
Maria de Santa Eufrasia Pelletier
Sisters of the Good Shepherd
Gemma Gelbani
Virgin
United States
Fletcher
Lac Pot
Rock
Samos
League offers 24 hour halt to Russian Finnish war
Geneva reports the League of Nations gives Soviet Russia a last chance to halt the war on Finland and submit to mediation within 24 hours. Britain leads effort with potential to oust Russia from the league if Moscow refuses. Finnish delegate Rudolf Holsti appeals for all practical support as delegates from 40 nations weigh next steps.
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Charles 8
Foltz, JR
Geneva
League of Nations
Russia
Finland
Leasgue
League
Rudolf Holsti
Great Britain
Moscow
Pesme Ate Sanne Pinnish
Russian troops meet obstacles in Finnish frontier drive
Moscow dispatch notes Soviet forces face terrain challenges as they attempt a median advance from the east toward the Mannerheim line. Foreign observers say cavalry and infantry could speed progress, while Leningrad HQ reports gains in multiple directions and the capture of Pitkaranta near Lake Ladoga. Villages Muurila and Siprola are also noted as occupied.
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Moscow
Finland
Ane
Mannerheim
Leningrad
Pitkaranta
Lake Ladoga
Gulf of Finland
Muurila
Siprola
Ickes and Johnson Clash Over Roosevelt Third Term
Newark December speech highlights Ickes denouncing Republican rivals as he urges a Roosevelt third term as essential to protect democracy. Johnson argues democracy is failing in many regions and calls for constitutional limits and restrained majority rule amid rising central powers.
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Newark
N. J
Ickes
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Interior
Essex County
Hugh Johnson
United States
Johnson
League Gives Russia See Page 10 Plans to Help Finland
Washington notes two non military actions to aid Finland may bolster its defense against Russia. President Roosevelt proposes keeping Finland debt payments in suspense for congress approval while Jesse Jones announces 10 million dollars in export import bank credits for civilian supplies.
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Washington
Finland
Russia
Roosevelt
Treasury
Jesse Jones
Britain
United States
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