Roosevelt defense talk wins favorable reactions
White House reported broad favorable reaction to Roosevelt defense broadcast with praise from Republicans and Democrats. Senators McCarran and Holt criticized aspects, while others warned against war involvement. Discussions with No Foreign War committee explored stance and future policy. Alfred E. Smith voiced accord in New York.
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No Foreign War Committee
Student Union Leader Links FDR Speech to War
A student union leader asserted that FDRs speech was steering the United States toward war during a press conference at the unions closing session. He noted internal Communist presence but said diverse groups within the union prevented a unified antiwar platform.
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Convent Witt
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Bouncavnies
Wheeler rejects Nazi invasion idea as fantasy in peace plan
Senator Wheeler argues for immediate peace in Europe and outlines eight points for a just peace, including restoring 1914 borders and Alsace Lorraine to France, reestablishing independent France and neighboring states, German colonies, minority protections, Suez canal internationalization, no reparations, and arms limits. He warns independence could be lost if Germany invades the western hemisphere north of the equator.
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Atlantic
Nazis Pouring Troops into Rumania and Hungarians Called Up
Hungary mobilizes more men as Germany floods Romania with troops amid Balkan tensions. Bulgarian reports claim German forces concentrate north and west of Bucharest to secure oil fields. tensions rise as Sofia notes mine outbreaks and Danube control shifts.
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Adolf Hitler
Gerape
Stuckman reviews Kiwanis year ending as Bluefield chief
Stuckman, president of the Bluefield Kiwanis Club, paced the luncheon farewell for 1940 and reflected on a year of civic activity and achievements. He recalled the February visit of International President Ben Knudeson, the chartering of a new Kiwanis club under his leadership, and the major inter-division drive in the past months.
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Bluefield Club
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Stuckman Gives See Page 2 Roads Aiding Defense
Federal aid of 134 million dollars is allotted to states for highway improvements and grade crossing elimination during the coming fiscal year. John M. Carmody, federal works administrator, urges fast action on defense roads. Virginia receives a share for regular routes, grade crossings, and other projects totaling about 1.55 million dollars.
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John M. Carmody
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Teedee
Erade Crossing
Telephone firm authorized to borrow at Bluefield
Charleston December 30 The Bluefield Telephone company won Public Service Commission approval to borrow 200000 from its holding American Utilities ice company of Chicago The Bluefield firm serves over 9000 customers in Bluefield Princeton and area for plant improvements and service extensions over the next two years.
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Princeton
Offer of Nazis for Peace Talk Rebuffed, Says Marshall
Verne Marshall claims the administration rebuffed a Nazi bid for an honorable peace through Roosevelt in 1939. He cites W R Davis of New York as delivering a document initiated by Goering, with Davis allegedly meeting officials and proposing a Roosevelt mediated conference. The State Department denies feasible peace proposals and stresses channelled, authorized diplomacy only.
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Hermann Goering
Washington
Verne Marshall
No Foreign War Committee
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State Department
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Clipper
White House
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Nation may have to forego new auto styles to speed arms
Washington reports defense officials say Roosevelt's warning that consumer and luxury goods production may yield to defense needs. The bottleneck in rearmament is machine tools, already overwhelmed with orders for unprecedented output.
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John Q
Roosevelt
Deeese
Jane Creenhalla
Sports Pavilion Razed by Fire With $15000 Loss
Fire destroyed the sport arena near the municipal stadium across the Virginia line early Sunday. Damage was estimated at $15,000 by Fire Chief E L McClure. The structure built in 1938 by R W and used by Southern Fruit for wrestling was home to the pavilion.
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Sportarena
Bill Duff
E. L. McClure
Bluefield College Gymnasium
Virginia Line
Municipal Stadium
R. W
Southern Fruit Ket
Otey Sees Broad Gains for 1940 Across Industries
E G Otey president of the state chamber of commerce foresees across the board gains in 1940. He cites coal and chemical industries and says wholesale and retail business will benefit from higher wages and increased spending. He notes early reports of industry improvement and government spending on military needs. The Workmen’s Compensation commission reports rising fund participation and the state records a 1940 increase over the prior year.
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State Chamber of Commerce
Busibusiness
Otey
Army
Navy
Workmen's Compensation Commission
U S Lease or Lend Aid May Go To China and Greece
New York reports on December 30 notes a debate over extending the U S lease or lend program to China and Greece. Roosevelt urges rapid munition production as Britain faces immediate danger, while Morgenthau hints at limited early bombers and planes amid competing Allied needs. Page 4.
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China
Greece
Morgenthau
Britain
United States
Fire Fighters Await Renewal Amid London Fire Ruins
Angry Britons demand reprisals as Churchill tours smoking rubble after a massive Nazi incendiary attack. Berlin silent, Rome teases US intervention while Hungary mobilizes thousands and German troops mass near the Balkans and along the Soviet border.
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New Induction Date Set for Next Draft Quota
Announcement from the ARS board states the next draft quota induction date moves from January to January 1941. The January quota calls for seventeen men.
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FDR Sees Axis Defeat as War Enters New Year
President Roosevelt, speaking on world radio, declares the Axis powers will not win the war. He cites current information and notes Britain’s improving position as the conflict overseas continues with uncertainty about German moves.
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Roosevelt
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