Italy Executes Spies First Revealed Network of Informers
Rome December 22 AP dispatch reports the execution at Fort Bravetta near Rome of Aurelio Cocozza a Taranto traveling salesman and Francesco Ghezzi a navy officer for spying. Twenty five others stood trial as part of a network of informers aiding a foreign power with three acquittals. The case marks the first espionage notice since Italy entered the war six months ago.
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Rome
Aurelio Cocozza
Taranto
Francesco Ghezzi
Navy
Fort Bravetta
Italy
Santa Claus Travel Forecast Aids Christmas Day
Weather forecasters expect mild dry travel conditions for Santa Claus over most of the nation on Christmas Day with rain or snow limited to Minnesota and the Lake Superior region. Forecaster A. J. Knarr notes cloudiness and possible precipitation in the central states while the southern half experiences pleasant weather for the toy run.
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Santa Claus
Associated Press
Pacific Coast
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Lake Superior
Minnesota
A. J. Knarr
Chicago
Middle West
Ohio Valley
Ganta Knarr
Knarr
Cloister Court Hit by Nazi Bomb Damages Ancient Forge
A World War II bombing damaged Cloister Court, famed for architecture and as one of the oldest houses of parliament. Public bills office east and votes office south suffered exposure. a crypt beneath the Cloisters was blocked by masonry though the crypt itself escaped serious damage. The entrance areas and staff offices were deemed unsafe though not directly struck.
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Par
Public Bills
Votes
Exnee
Advisory Board Urged In Set-Up For Defense Planning
Washington reports the National Economy League urged a national defense advisory planning commission to cut wasteful duplication and high costs. The group said the panel would not conflict with the offices of production management or defense advisory commission, stressing planning over procurement. Senator Austin of Vermont backed long term financing and moderate tax increases to support arms funding for the United States and Britain.
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Washington
National Economy League
National Defense
League
Office of Production Management
Defense Advisory Commission
Willard D. Arant
Austin
Vermont
Senate
Congress
United Tes
Britain
Induction Dates Tentatively Set for West Virginia Recruits
West Virginia will supply 1278 draftees for the second selective service call with a tentative induction schedule of 150 men daily from January 13 to January 30. Fort Thomas Kentucky will receive the recruits for final physicals at Clarksburg and Huntington induction centers.
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Fifth Corps
Fort Thomas
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
William L. Horner
Horner
Army
Columbus
Ohio
Clarksburg
Huntington
West Ae
Wace Py
Indiana
Kentucky
Cleveland
Toledo
Churchill Appeals To Italians For Overthrow Of Mussolini
Cairo reports a British Nile force of about 36 000 Italian prisoners moved rearward as siege lines tighten around Bardia. RAF raids hit Libyan bases from Bengasi to Tobruk while British mechanized units push westward. Observers expect a costly direct assault and stronger defenses at Tobruk Derna and Bengasi.
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Churchill
Mussolini
Bardia
Cairo
Egypt
Bengasi
Berka
Iia
Tobruk
Derna
Rodolfo Grazianis
Graziani
Sidi Barrani
Raziani
Admiral Leahy sails for post at Vichy
Rear William D. Leahy sails from Norfolk aboard the cruiser Tuscaloosa Lisbon to take up a post in France. He says he will go to govern the United States and that there is nothing more to add.
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Leahy
Vichy
Norfolk, Va
William D
Tuscaloosa
Lisbon
Ortugal
France
United States
Veteran flagman to retire after 60 years of service
Logan West Virginia December 23 E W Smith 91 year old flagman for the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad observed his 60th wedding anniversary by going to work as usual He plans to retire January 1 Smith has lived in Logan since 1911 and previously worked for the Norfolk and Western railway in Virginia.
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Logan. W. Va
E. W. Smith
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Smith
Logan
Norfolk and Western Railway
Virginia
Biggest Yule Party For 1700 Children At Bluefield
The Bluefield area hosts the annual Christmas party for 1700 children at Ram auditorium at 2:15 pm with Santa arriving around 3 pm. Gifts include toys, dolls, ride-ons, clothing, food items and candy for attendees from the Bluefield Community Christmas effort. Genoa and surrounding schools join in with activities and a 1:30 pm gift distribution and program by local radio stars.
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Bluefield
Ramauditorium
Genoa
Onaee Claus
Santa
Fea
Cueaen
Roosevelt To Rally Nation In Address On Arms Speed-up
President Roosevelt plans a nationwide radio address from 9 30 to 10 p m Eastern Time to discuss the emergency, defense efforts, aid to Britain and the lease lend plan. The speech may seek changes to the neutrality law and possible use of ships to Britain, with senators weighing the issue. See Page 12.
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Roosevelt
Washington
E.T
Stephen T. Farly
White House
Congress
Britain
United States
Great Britain
U S Canada Near Accord On St Lawrence Seaway Power Project
Washington reports a near agreement between the United States and Canada on the $250 million St Lawrence seaway and power project. Officials say talks will continue after the new year with plans for rapid congressional action to approve the plan as part of defense needs.
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U.S
Canada
Accord
St. Lawrence Seaway
Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Three Wide Points In Montana Rocked By Earth Tremors
Earthquakes rocked Helena Montana today felt at Butte 66 miles south and at Livingston 125 miles east. A sharp tremor lasting six to seven seconds occurred at 2:03 p m mountain standard time. A lesser shock followed minutes later. The shocks are the 2606th on weather bureau records here since 1935.
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Helena
Mont
Butte
Livingston
Weath Bureau
Vichy De Gaulle Plot Suspected Across Africa
Rome dec 22 belief that the Vichy government of France is plotting with General Charles de Gaulle to reunite French territories in Africa for resistance to any foreign intervention was stated by the Italian magazine Rassegna Italiana. It said a bloc of French African possessions under the de Gaulle flag with British territories could form a giant bloc aiding defense of Anglo Egyptian Sudan and beyond.
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Rome
Vichy
France
Charles de Gaulle
Free French
Africa
Rassegna Italiana
de Gaulle
Sudan
French Africa
Weygand
Petain
Petaine
Prance
Churchill calls for Mussolini ouster in bold radio appeal
Prime Minister Churchill urged Italians to overthrow Mussolini in a direct broadcast to Italy, praising British resolve as forces in Africa press their advance. Diplomatic observers in London regarded the radio appeal as a grave omen for Africa and Albania theaters.
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London
Churchill
Mussolini
Italy
Africa
Albania
Britons Speed Work on Bombers Output
London dispatch reports American visitors touring three northern England factories in response to Lord Beaverbrook’s call to boost bomber production. White-haired veterans in home guard khaki, youths just from school, and hundreds of girls in dust caps and striped overalls toil in vast echoing halls. Signs point to first aid posts decontamination gas centers and fire-fighting appliances as Britain’s armament workers defend the front line.
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London
England
Lord Beaver
Home Guard
Britain
Pope Pius XII Christmas Broadcast Focus War and Peace
Vatican sources say Pope Pius XII will address war and peace in his Christmas Eve speech. The broadcast will be aired from Vatican City on multiple frequencies with translations in several languages. gifts for children are arranged near a manger scene as authorities report wartime prisoners and missing persons cases expanding worldwide.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Vatican
United
Great Britain
Pope
Amon
Aes
Ans
Vatican Radio
Stames See
Reds Radio i
City judge urges kids to use rifles safely this Christmas
Municipal Judge Thomas H. Scott appealed to parents of children awaiting 22s and BB rifles to attach a note from Santa with each gun. He warned against testing firearms on street lights or glass, noting lights protect traffic and property. The judge urged proper disposition within the city and responsible ownership.
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Thomas H. Scott
Santa Claus
Scott
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