Bluefield Christmas Tree Broadcast Opens at Noon
The 1939 Bluefield Christmas Tree broadcast starts at noon from Granada Theater on WHIS. The Community Tree Association urges early contributions to ensure no child goes without a stocking, with donations received at Clyde Elliott or the Telegraph office. The event marks a long standing Bluefield Christmas season tradition.
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Santa Claus
WHIS
Granada Theater
Coene
Roy Deahys Custer
Bluefield
Community Tree Association
Ben H. Williams
Clyde E. Elliott
Association
Et Telegraph
Dewey Outlines Economic Tactics for New Deal Era
New York December 16 Thomas E. Dewey Republican presidential candidate urged a shift away from creeping socialism and toward real purchasing power. He called for consistent tax policy, enforcement against lawbreakers, ending blanket punishment of groups, and reducing unnecessary public expenditures while resisting promises of a balanced budget. Page 2.
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New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Ofa
Enterprise
Saurontar Delivery Vania Society Ark
Wor-Mutual
Eee
Actua
Man Charged With Poisoning Wife In Tazewell County
Roy Bennett 35 of Tazewell is held in Tazewell county jail on a charge of fatally poisoning his wife Mrs Annie Bennett last Sunday night. Chemists in Richmond reported traces of poison from embalming fluids and other materials. Hearing not set.
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Roy Bennett
Tazewell
Tazewell County
Annie Bennett
Bennett
State Health Department
Richmond
Commonwealth
Marshallee
Bluefields
Ed Peery
Twelfth Person Pleads Guilty in Murder for Insurance
Philadelphia reported the twelfth person pled guilty in eastern murder for insurance cases. Davis, described as a plump woman in her 40s, admitted complicity in the seven year old poisoning of her former mate. Luigi la Vecchio, already pled guilty, and three judges will hear testimony next week to fix guilt degrees.
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Philadelphia
Ooe Davis
Luigi la Vecchio
la Vecchio
Commonwealth
Davis
Sandwich Salesman Progress Hints At Egg Strip Deal
A fragment from Albemarle North Carolina describes a young waiter asked about egg sandwich pricing and bacon portions. The woman questions, the server mentions numbers and bacon, while the scene hints at a developing discussion on sandwich components.
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Albemarle, N. C
Three Men Admit Attempts To Pass Counterfeit Money
Three men plead to attempts to pass counterfeit currency at a cafe. Authorities say one man claimed involvement by a larger ring and noted possession of 90 minute notes when detained. Officials anticipate further arrests linked to the ring and expect wider implications.
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Ted
Keel
Edition Mailed to Many Lands Prompts WorldWide Reach
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph mailed over 2 000 copies of its Semi Centennial edition to distant parts of the world including Shanghai China. Copies were sent as Christmas gifts and many extras were printed to meet anticipated demand. Letters from the Bluefield Chamber of Commerce published December 14 1939 praise the edition.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
Shanghai
China
Daily Telegraph
Umber
Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
West Virginia
Hugh Ike Shott
Garner enters Democratic rage for nomination
Texan vice president John Nance Garner announced he will accept the nomination for president. He read a short formal statement to reporters at Avade Texas and left for a four day hunting trip, saying he will make no effort to control delegates as the people should decide.
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Avalde
Texas
John Nance Garner
Garner
Urakle
Detroit
Blossom Prairie
Chattanooga News Ends Publication
The Chattanooga News ceased publication on December 16 due to financial decline and recent pressures from unidentified interests. President George Fort Milton warned that the paper could not carry on and would not return, citing threats to its independence and public stance.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chata News
George Fort Milton
Milton
Tennessee Electric Power Company
Saeaian
Dobie to Fill Judicial Post
Lynchburg Va Dec 16 Senator Glass said he had been advised of the elevation of Judge Armistead M Dobie of Charlottesville to the U S district court for western Virginia by Roosevelt for the seat left by Judge Elliott Worthcott's retirement in Huntington W Va. Dobie was dean of the university law school until last spring and was a compromise selection.
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Lynchburg
Ee Glass
Armistead M. Dobie
Charweesburg
U.S. District Court For
Western Virginia
Glass
Dobie
Roosevelt
Elliott Worthcott
Huntington
W. Va
Carolinas
Virginia
West
Italy seeks to localize war and protect interests
Rome dispatch reports Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano said Italy will stay out of Europe’s war to localize it and will defend interests if compelled. He noted Hitler agreed to non belligerency last August after a clash with Mussolini and outlined Italy’s goal to maintain peace in the Danubian and Balkan regions.
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Rome
Galeazzo Cilano
Italy
Europe
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Germany
Senkeee
Oman
Mussolini
Ciano
Il Duce
Notorious Double Slaying Near New Madrid Mystery
In New Madrid Missouri a physician Dr J R Vickery of Steele and an unidentified woman were found dead in a car trunk and on the road east of town. The victims were stabbed multiple times and the dentistlike injuries noted. Coroner reports the deaths occurred 12 to 15 hours before discovery. Dr Vickery, about 60, married with two children, was a long time practitioner in Steele.
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New Madrid
A. F
J. R. Vickery
Steele
Stanley
L. A. Richards, Jr
Ben
L. W. Weaver
Vickery
Western Block Condemns Pacts and Labor Board
The western regional Republican conference adopted resolutions condemning the administration's reciprocal trade agreements and the labor relations board. It urged uninstructed delegates to the 1940 national party convention and approved forming a permanent western regional organization. Future conferences with bloc action are planned.
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Salt Lake City
Western Regional Republican Conference
National Labor Relations Board
Washington
California
Montana
Nevada
Idaho
Wyoming
War Briefs Compiled From Global Fronts
Montevideo cabinet meets on Graf Spee harbor extension after German request. Helsinki reports Russian losses and 18 tanks knocked out at Talpale river. Paris reports French troops repulse German assault east of Moselle. London stops Japanese liner for exam amid Rotterdam cargo. Moscow dismisses Finnish front action as minor and blames Allies for League exit. Rome says Italy stays out of European war by pact with Germany. Royal honours planned for Graf Spee engagement commanders. Rio reports two British warships to refuel soon.
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Montevideo
Urguayan
Graf Spee
Helsinki
Talpale
Paris
Moselle
London
Rotterdam
Moscow
Finland
Britain
France
League of Nations
Rome
Italy
Germany
Admiralty
George VI
Henry Harwood
Bath
C. H. L. Woodhouse
Bell
J. E. Parry
Ajax
Exeter
Achilles
Rio de Janeiro
Renown
Ark Royal
Reds Drive After 10 Day Barrage. Finns Halt Big Push
Helsinki reports Soviet forces attacked along the Taipale river after a ten day barrage and were repelled by Finnish troops. The Finns claim heavy Soviet losses including 14 of 50 tanks destroyed and 32 tanks returning from the battle. They also say four Soviet tanks surrendered on their lines.
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Helsinki
Russia
Taipale
Mannerheim
Carelian Isthmus
Public whipping of young delinquents sparks debate
In Pensacola Florida on December 16 probation authorities wrestle with public whipping for nine juvenile delinquents. Judge Harvey E Page noted four boys confessed to stealing Christmas toys for a festive display, while five white boys admitted burglaries. Public sentiment against any whipping was rising.
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Pensacola
Fila
Harvey E. Page
Page
Deposed NLRB aide testifies on industry fear directive
James P. Miller former regional director in Ohio testifies that he was instructed to spread fear of the NLRB and was forced to resign for impartial enforcement. He identifies Fred G. Krivonos and Robert Gates as part of a “goon squad” sent to regional offices to punish disagreements with Nathan Witt.
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NLRB
Washington
House
National Labor Relations Board
James P. Miller
Cleveland
Ohio
New York
Cure
Fred G. Krivonos
Miller
Krivonos
Robert Gates
Nathan Witt
Soviet forces advance in Murmansk and Ukhta fronts
Leningrad headquarters reports December 16 advances by Soviet troops in Murmansk and Ukhta areas amid minor skirmishes elsewhere on the Finnish front. The Russian army announces continued progress and gains against enemy positions.
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Moscow
Murmansk
Ukhta
Leningrad
Diemena
Ruth Judd Held In Phoenix Cell
Arizona's hospital for the insane confined its most publicized ward Winnie Ruth Judd and prepared to receive another inmate. In Tucson, police recaptured "Thin Man" Bruno Len Hanks six hours after he escaped his shackles at the hospital, his 15th bid for freedom in 10 years.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Hospital For the Insane
Winnie Ruth Judd
Tucson
Bruno Len Hanks
Hank
Uruguayan cabinet weighs Graf Spee harbor extension
An emergency Uruguayan cabinet session was called by President Baldomir to consider Germany's demand for more time for the raider Graf Spee to stay in Montevideo harbor. German minister Langmann confirmed the extension request as dockside work continued and the ship faced the harbor breakwater.
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Montevideo
Alfredo Baldomir
Germany
Graf Spee
Otto Langmann
Russia denies war aims in Finland blame France Britain
Moscow contends it was expelled by the League of Nations and blames France and Britain for the ouster. Tass release says Soviet operations in Finland were aimed at the Mannerheim regime and asserts the Finnish Democratic Republic is the legitimate government. The USSR argues Britain and France dictated the League decision and rejects criticisms of aggression.
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Moscow
Russia
League of Nations
Finland
Tass
France
Britain
Mannerheim Clique
Baron Carl Gustaf Mannerheim
National Defense Council
Democratic Republic of Finland
Pesan
Republic of Piniand
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Dewey
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Will Rue
Democratic Rage
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Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
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George C. Jordan
Balkan Bloc
Pace
GOP
National Labor Board
THE
Associated Press
By Lynn Heinzerling
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Kota
Salmijarvi
Pitkajarvi
Norway
Goon Squad
Ruth Judd
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