Armistice Day Observances Shadowed by War Abroad
Armistice Day observances across nations were muted amid renewed conflict. Roosevelt led a wreath ceremony at Arlington and urged a new peace, while Germany offered no recognition. England curtailed public events with private observances, and France stressed moral support as crucial to victory.
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Garner Campaign Aims to Win Democratic Nomination
Washington reports Vice President Garner's campaign manager states he is in the race to win and will not step aside. E B Germany says Roosevelt may not seek a third term while Garner backers plan to present his name at the Democratic convention and build state organizations for the primaries. Garner vacationing in Uvalde Texas with friends noting limited political talk during stay.
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How Rulers of Nations Observed Armistice Day
World leaders marked Armistice Day with varied ceremonies. Roosevelt in Washington and Lebrun in Paris emphasized unity and success for allied troops while Hitler attended a mass funeral. Leopold and Vittorio Emanuele III also honored the day in Europe.
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Red Cross Roll Call Launched
President Roosevelt urged Americans to support the Red Cross as a strong shield against destruction on the eve of the annual roll call. The White House radio program announced the 58 year old relief group's drive amid heightened wartime appeals and added responsibilities from the European conflict.
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Dairy Products Group Convention Opens In Bluefield
The 29th annual convention of the West Virginia Dairy Products and Ice Cream Manufacturers association starts in Bluefield with speakers including Dr. Richard Aspinall and J. B. McLaughlin. The full day program features morning and afternoon sessions at the West Virginian hotel and a banquet Monday night with entertainment to follow.
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Favorites Bite Dust In Holiday Upsets
A day of major college football upsets sees Notre Dame Dartmouth Kentucky and others lose for the first time this season while Iowa, Minnesota, Purdue and Penn State among others post shock wins. Tulsa Texas A&M Texas Christian, and Illinois also claim notable results as the nation’s top teams stumble.
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Pius XII Urges Labor Harmony Amid Modern Evils
Vatican City reports Pope Pius XII urging cooperation between capital and labor to solve employment and social issues. He condemned birth control and immodest dress, and spoke to American bishops on the U S hierarchy anniversary about restoring harmony while protecting workers and farmers. He called for unions to unite for the common good and cautioned against limiting either producers or laborers.
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British French Purchases 1060 To High Volume In 1940
Wall Street sources report British and French orders for American goods rising as a vast munitions program unfolds. Maurice Garreau-Dombasle fields first orders including 4 000 cars and 2 000 artillery horses while British war orders may expand before year end. Discussions span Ottawa and New York with financiers and manufacturers. Negotiations link Canada United States for hydroelectric projects on St Lawrence rapids and potential U S utility growth.
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Carter demands coal sales data a fishing expedition
Carter Coal company asks the coal division to open confidential sales records of bituminous coal producers to inspection. Central Pennsylvania operators oppose the move calling it a fishing expedition to delay setting minimum mine prices. The dispute centers on data and timing for hearings.
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Leaders Seek to Forestall Split in 1940 Debates
Washington reports influential Senate Democrats seek to delay contentious issues until after the 1940 election. A senior leader notes the political truce on neutrality has helped morale and urges a brief next session with taxation and reciprocal trade programs deferred to 1941 to avoid dragging trade disputes into the coming campaign. The trade agreements program, under Hull, expires June 12, but backers say most agreements survive without the act. See Page 2.
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War Briefs and Frontline Blow by Blow
AP reports Moscow charging Finland with recalcitrance while Berlin flags impaired normalcy after Munich bombing as Hitler attends seven funerals. Western Front actions, Netherlands tension, Norway coast gunfire, Belgium siege rumors, and London bombing tally unfold across front and political briefings.
Nazis Seek Odd Jobs Man In Bomb Plot
Munich reports a repairman suspected in a beer hall bombing that killed seven during Hitler's state funeral observances. Himmler announced the probe while authorities tightened passes and Hess delivered a eulogy at the field mass hall. Lowell Thomas in Cleveland diagnosed with streptococcal throat infection, canceling appearances for about a week.
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Six Balkan Nations Agree to Neutral Bloc Pact
Six southeastern European nations reach a mutual understanding to refrain from hostile moves and territorial claims during the European war. Romania Yugoslavia Bulgaria Hungary Greece Turkey reportedly back the plan with Italy supporting it. The bloc aims to avoid provoking wider conflict as the region remains unstable.
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Forest Fires Flare Across Southwestern Virginia Area
Fire crews battled dozens of blazes across southwestern Virginia threatening homes and coal mines. The Garden Creek area in Buchanan county saw efforts to protect tipples on the Levisa river while fires near Tazewell county and St Charles mining districts were controlled by dawn. CCC crews in Giles and Smyth counties fought large fires spanning thousands of acres south of Chilhowie and near Pulaski counties, with volunteers and CCC from Marion and other camps aiding efforts.
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Crisis in Parley Sparks Warplane Alarm Across Europe
Russia presses Finland on territorial concessions while Finland's foreign minister challenges Tass charges. Frontier troop divisions rise on the Russian border as Belgian Dutch tensions flare. Belgians prepare defenses as Netherlands evacuations begin amid rail and frontier closures. Nazi funeral mass honors victims of a Munich beer hall blast as Hitler and Hess speak. Armistice day yields few military actions, with Paris reporting a quiet western front.
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New Crisis in Parley See Page 2
Passengers on a Channel steamer describe a German air raid attempt as two bombs fell near the vessel and a third was readied in a dive. Allied fighters and coastal batteries repelled the bomber after it neared the ship.
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