Britain Warns Nazi War Aims Could Be Curbed By Finance
London AP report notes Prime Minister Chamberlain warns Germany that Britain's vast financial resources could determine the outcome of a long war. Dr Hjalmar Schacht meets Bank of England officials amid efforts to avert a trade war and discuss Jewish emigration. Observers link the speeches to rising British indignation over Nazi anti Semitic policies and perceived German stubbornness.
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Welchman Held in Assault Case
Welch resident Joe Smith is jailed awaiting preliminary hearing on a criminal assault charge filed after a 15 year old girl was assaulted early Thursday in Welch. The girl was treated at Welch Emergency hospital and released. Smith was arrested by city police on a warrant sworn by the girl’s sister, Mrs Frank Darris, at whose home she was visiting. He is described as a roomer at the Darris home and employed at a local beer parlor. The attack occurred between 2 and 3 a.m. while the girl slept. Assistant prosecutor Gilbert Bank said further investigation would follow to clarify the case.
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United States Abandons Pact Plan at Pan American Conference
Lima December 15 The United States withdrew from pursuing an inter American defense pact and submitted a Pan American project to unify existing treaties among 21 American republics. The proposal envisions a Pan American peace constitution in 23 detailed articles incorporating prior resolutions on peace conciliation and arbitration.
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Paul Weis Granted Parole in West Virginia Murder Case
Paul Weis, 22, central figure in a double tragedy, was freed from Mercer county prison by executive order amidst other pardons from Gov. Holt. Weis had been sentenced to five years for manslaughter in the stabbing death of his wife, with details of a quarrel on March 7, 1936.
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Dean of Big Top Clowns Dies After Operation
Toto the dean of modern clowns died in a Bronx hospital after an operation. He spent about fifty years in circuses vaudeville musical comedy and films and was well known to children nationwide for school engagements. His appearances waned due to failing eyesight and he ran a roadside house in Rye.
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Ground broken for Jefferson Memorial in Washington
President Roosevelt presided at a ceremony marking the ground breaking for a white marble Jefferson Memorial costing 3 million dollars. The memorial will form a cross with the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial as corners and the Washington Monument at center, amid cherry tree criticism and security due to rumored demonstrations.
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Labor and business leaders urge National Labor Relations Act revision
A Chicago event brings AFL president William Green and a labor chief to call for amendments to the National Labor Relations Act. They seek fair play in applying principles, relief from restrictions, repeal of rules empowering bureaus to constrain business, and to ease regulatory limits on grain futures trading.
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U. S. Debt Reaches Record High Amid Bond Sale
The treasury's debt rose to 39.4 billion dollars as 730 million dollars in new bonds sold. Finland paid its full 232,935 dollar installment. Hungary made a small payment amid debt readjustment talks. Czechoslovakia defaults on 19.68 million dollars. Sumner Wells praised Hungary while noting the president's March 28 debt proposal.
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Roper Resigns Cabinet as Hopkins May Get Post
Daniel Calhoun Roper resigns as secretary of commerce citing personal reasons. Hopkins, WPA administrator, seen as likely successor, with Capitol Hill to watch cabinet shifts amid New Deal debates. Roper led business advisory council. his departure prompts questions on cabinet balance and 1940 prospects.
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Curtis B Dall Marries Katharine Miller Leas in Philadelphia
Curtis B Dall, former husband of Anna Roosevelt, wed Katharine Miller Leas in Philadelphia. He is 42 and she 21. The couple plans a Bermuda honeymoon and spots to reside in Philadelphia or the southwest.
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Self-Defense Plea Outline in Snyder Shooting Case
In staccato slang filled testimony Colonel Martin Snyder argues self defense for shooting pianist Myrl Anderson, 30, at Alderman's home on Oct 15. Witnesses included Miss Etting and Snyder's daughter Edith Snyder, secretary to Miss Etting.
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France’s 1939 Arms Budget Moves in Chamber of Deputies
Paris reports the chamber of deputies urged rapid passage of the 1939 budget to sustain armament spending. Finance Minister Reynaud denounced protests as useless while Bonnet reassured lawmakers that France will not cede land. Ordinary expenditures total about 1.73 billion dollars with a small surplus. extraordinary spending for armament rises to about 727 million, funded by borrowing. The session shifted to foreign danger debate for a later date.
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Fifth Annual Appalachian Industrial Exhibit Dates Set in Bluefield
The Appalachian Industrial Exhibit will be held in Bluefield on August 16 to 18. The Pocahontas Mechanical and Electrical Association announced the dates after a West Virginian hotel meeting. Exhibitors and leading suppliers attended as plans to cut expenses while maintaining entertainment were outlined. Local officials authorized immediate notices to exhibitors confirming the venue and dates.
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Alfonso Restored to Full Rights by Spanish Rebels
In Burgoes Spain on December 15 the insurgent government under Generalissimo Franco restored full citizenship rights to former King Alfonso. The decree, read by Franco, also restores his penal estates and properties and follows his abdication on April 14, 1931. Alfonso has lived mainly in Italy since leaving Spain at the start of the republic.
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Indicted McKesson and Robbins Chief Identified as Musica
F Donald Coster named as Philip Musica the man who hid a grand larceny conviction to lead the $87 million drug firm under federal and state probes. Fingerprints tied Musica to prior United States Hairdressing collapse and earlier grand larceny cases. Coster Dietrich and Vernard charged with conspiracy and false statements to the NYSE amid SEC investigations.
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Washington
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Securities and Exchange Commission
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Fidelity deficits reported by SEC
In Detroit on December 15 an SEC affidavit by Ben F E Jackson notes Fidelity Investment Association showed deficits in contract reserve funds on two dates. Total deficits reached 3.453 million on December 31, 1937 and 3.497 million on June 30, 1938. The SEC has charged irregular practices and seeks a preliminary injunction to bar mailing and interstate commerce activities.
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Father chooses to risk daughter's cancer by refusing operation
A distraught New York father decided his eight year old daughter should not have an operation that could cure her cancer, preferring to risk her death rather than potential crippling. The daughter Dorothy, a motherless eight year old, enjoys toys and Christmas plans as the family faces this fateful decision.
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