Russia Expelled from League Council Over Finland War
The League of Nations ousted Soviet Russia from its Council with seven of fourteen votes, condemning its unprovoked war on Finland. China Yugoslavia Greece abstained or voted against, while Finland and others welcomed the move as a pivotal league action amid European neutrality concerns.
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League of Nations
Spain
Czecho-Slovakia
Finland
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Assembly
Alan
League
China
Hoover and Red Cross clash over European relief funds
Washington reports tension between Herbert Hoover's Finnish relief drive and the Red Cross led by President Roosevelt. Hoover denies friction with any group and says he supported Red Cross activities while Davis of the Red Cross notes Hoover declined to head a proposed European relief fee.
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Herbert Ver
Relief Organization
Red Cross
Roosevelt
Hoover
New York
Stephen Early
Germany
Lawrence Richey
Davis
The
Norwegians Mine Frozen Waters in Arctic Patrol
Dispatches report explosions at Salmijarvi around 9 o clock local time as Finns allegedly blow up nickel mines before retreat. Russians hold the Arctic highway with fairly level terrain for about 80 miles southwest to Toermanen. exact Russian strength unknown.
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International Nickel Company of Canada
Salmijarvi
Toermanen
Trade Group 10 Meet Here Today
Business leaders from nine counties in the Virginias plan a day long discussion at the Virginian hotel. The program includes morning and afternoon talks by Roanoke official Clem Johnson and Atys Bluefield attorney L. P. Dickie Jr. plus an address on labor relations by E. W. Selmer of Kingsport Press.
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M. Virginian Hotel
Clem Johnson
Roanoke
L. P. Dickie
Atys Bluefield
Weer Jr
Bluefield Lions Club
E. W. Selmer
Kingsport Press
Werie’s
Witness Tells of Boycott Aid and Labor Charges
Washington reports testimony from a House committee showing possible involvement by Edwin S. Smith on the National Labor Relations Board in promoting a boycott of a major Pennsylvania hosiery mill. The session explored whether Smith Witt or others conferred with unions, with the probe continuing the next day as witnesses described file room material and prior communications.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
House
Edwins. Smith
Pennsylvania
Edmund M. Toland
Investigat
Wagner
Robert Robb
Filene
S. Robb
Labor Board
Benedict T. Wolf
Stanley Root
Philadelphia
Toland
Smith
Finns Hold Firm on Taipale Front Amid Heavy Soviet Shelling
Soldiers on the Taipale riverline near Lake Ladoga endured continuous Russian artillery as Finnish forces stubbornly held their positions. Front-line observers reported trees felled and snow darkened by shellfire while Russians pressed multiple bombardments and a broader invasion push, yet Finnish troops maintained the river defense.
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Lake Ladoga
Finland
Red Army
Britain Opers Hunts For Foes In North Atlantic
Britain pours men o war into a hunt for two German pocket battleships still at sea while Graf Spee lies crippled in Montevideo harbor under a reinforced British patrol. Air forces claim 4 Messerschmitts and 3 Britons shot down in fierce North Sea engagements as raids and submarine activity continue.
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Great Britain
Admiralty
Graf Spee
Montevideo
Allantig
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North Sea
Pertiwest
Helgoland Bight
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Observers See Anglo Soviet Rift Deepens
Prime Minister Chamberlain condemned Soviet Russia as outraging the conscience of the world and criticized German and Soviet aggression. He announced Britain would release fighting materials and aid, praising the League of Nations while noting Finland’s resilience and uncertainty about further outcomes.
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Pinian
League
Amberlain
Commons
Germany
Parade Feature To Highlight West Virginia Guard Training
Jacksons Mills West Virginia December 14 A full parade style march will head the Saturday program of the second battalion 201st infantry West Virginia National Guard now in training Maj L B Harris camp commander announced the soldiers would march from the mill site to Weston and back Saturday afternoon An evening turkey dinner will follow Rep Andrew Edminston of Weston will speak
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W. Va
201St Infantry
West Virginia National] Guard
L. B. Harris
Mill
Weston
Andrew Edminston
Artists Polish Radio Review for Christmas Broadcast in Bluefield
With two days left before the Community Christmas Tree broadcast on WHIS from Granada theater, Leo Steiner and his orchestra rehearse in new outfits for an eight hour show. The Community Tree association mobilizes to bring gifts to nearly two thousand children as Greater Bluefield residents are urged to donate by asking for WHIS on their phones while listening to the year’s premier radio revue.
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Granada Theater
Community Tree Association
Santa Claus
Greater
Bluefield
Psychologists Seek To Prevent Super Criminal Youth
Tulsa reports a 13 year old prodigy pleads cure through psychological study after admitting 60 plus safe crackings burglaries and thefts. Juvenile Officer Ben Chapman fears he could become a super criminal if not properly evaluated and treated. He demonstrated opening an office safe in three minutes and claimed self harm with a knife. Chapman notes need for expert study before deciding on confinement or treatment.
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Tulsa
Becoi
Ben Chapman
Chapman
Mustard gas charges claim Graf Spee used gas
Berlin reports authorities believe the pocket battleship Graf Spee was exposed to mustard gas shells. German sources say the gas would disable a crew after penetrating armor, as Uruguay prepares to force the ship from Montevideo harbor within 24 hours.
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Montevideo
Sormea
Uruguay
Graf Spee
Monte
Ministan
Crack German Liner Starts Daring Trip To Homeland
Vera Cruz reports the German liner Columbus, 32 581 tons, fueled for a 50 day voyage, slipped from port to outrun warships and break the blockade. She cleared for Oslo and moved beyond Mexican waters by morning, with Tampico Havana or a U S gulf port seen as possible initial destinations.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Columbus
Oslo
Norway
Tampico
Havana
United States Gulf
Ger
Graf Spee Wins Uruguayan Stay For Repairs
In Montevideo the pocket battleship Graf Spee received permission to remain in the neutral port to repair battle damage after a clash with the British fleet. The Exeter limped in with damage, while the Cumberland reported 36 dead and 69 wounded as the Graf Spee sat at anchor awaiting repairs.
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Montevideo
Herberto Guani
Evea
E. S. Guani
Exeter
Peurt
Urguayan
Cumberland
Ee Ae
Renown
Ark Royal
South African
Diplomats Meet at White House in Small Winter Reception
The December White House diplomatic reception opened the season as tensions from Europe and the Orient weighed on guests. About 700 attendees, a fraction of normal, included ambassadors ministers and select officials while Mrs. Roosevelt announced residential society would not be invited this year. The president and Mrs. Roosevelt hosted a dinner for 22 before the gathering.
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